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Overview: Extensively revised by Nabokov in 1965 - thirty years after its original publication -Despair is the wickedly inventive and richly derisive story of Hermann Karlovich, a man who undertakes the perfect crime - his own murder.
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Vladimir Nabokov is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Vladimir Nabokov enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.
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David TaylorSeptember 24, 2025
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Christopher RobinsonJune 27, 2024
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
Daniel ThompsonSeptember 27, 2025
Not bad, but not my favorite. It had some good moments, but the overall plot felt a bit disjointed in the second half. A generous 3 stars.
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A solid read. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Not bad at all.
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Pretty good overall. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
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A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
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Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
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A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Not bad at all.
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A solid read. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
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A very satisfying read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
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Good, but not quite perfect. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Enjoyable weekend read.
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A solid read. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. A solid 4 stars from me.
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Mark TaylorNovember 23, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
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I liked it for the most part. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. A solid 4 stars from me.
Kenneth AllenJanuary 25, 2025
It was okay. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. A generous 3 stars.
Dorothy DiazJune 26, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Karen KingJanuary 05, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
Lisa DavisMarch 29, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Still a good book.
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Such a great read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Joshua MillerJuly 13, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
Karen HernandezSeptember 11, 2025
I liked it for the most part. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Enjoyable weekend read.
Edward RiveraOctober 25, 2024
A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Linda WilliamsJune 12, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
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Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
Betty ParkerJune 16, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Ashley MitchellJanuary 28, 2024
Not bad, but not my favorite. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. A generous 3 stars.
Karen JonesJuly 03, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
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I was pleasantly surprised. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Ashley MooreJuly 20, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Daniel GomezAugust 11, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Still a good book.
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Melissa DiazMay 08, 2024
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Glad I picked this up.
Eric PerezMarch 15, 2025
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Karen HillDecember 18, 2024
Not bad, but not my favorite. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. A generous 3 stars.
Brian TurnerFebruary 17, 2025
A solid read. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Barbara AllenDecember 24, 2025
It was just alright. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Ashley JonesAugust 09, 2024
A solid read. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Still a good book.
Michelle ThompsonJanuary 27, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
Robert PhillipsDecember 01, 2024
Not bad, but not my favorite. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Barbara JacksonApril 21, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Will be looking for more from this author.
Michelle MartinezDecember 17, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
Ashley MartinJune 29, 2024
Such a great read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
Melissa CollinsAugust 10, 2025
Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
Jacob HarrisAugust 31, 2024
An average read for me. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Just right down the middle.
Carol RiveraFebruary 18, 2025
I liked it for the most part. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Enjoyable weekend read.
Dorothy LopezMay 03, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Worth the time and money.
Edward MooreMarch 12, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
Eric SmithMay 05, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
Barbara WalkerJune 28, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
Nicholas MartinezNovember 09, 2025
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. A solid 4 stars from me.
Patricia RiveraApril 06, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. A solid 5/5 for me.
Paul MartinOctober 17, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Not bad at all.
Cynthia AllenNovember 19, 2024
It was just alright. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Laura CarterDecember 25, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Would probably read it again at some point.
Anthony CruzOctober 23, 2025
Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
John PhillipsJanuary 22, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Thomas HarrisApril 21, 2025
I have mixed feelings about this one. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Ryan GarciaMay 03, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. A solid 4 stars from me.
Susan JacksonJuly 10, 2025
An average read for me. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Patricia BrownDecember 08, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Daniel SanchezApril 06, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
James GreenSeptember 16, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
James MartinFebruary 07, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Will be looking for more from this author.
Anthony GarciaMarch 07, 2025
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Enjoyable weekend read.
Charles ScottMarch 12, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Barbara RobinsonOctober 29, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Glad I picked this up.
Linda RobinsonJuly 22, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
Edward ThomasAugust 26, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
Margaret EvansDecember 11, 2025
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Enjoyable weekend read.
Daniel GomezJuly 07, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
Richard EvansOctober 11, 2024
Not bad, but not my favorite. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Just right down the middle.
Rebecca GarciaSeptember 10, 2024
It was just alright. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. A generous 3 stars.
James WalkerDecember 25, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Would probably read it again at some point.
Paul ClarkJanuary 24, 2024
Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
Sharon MooreJuly 21, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
Linda KingOctober 27, 2025
A solid read. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Not bad at all.
George MartinezAugust 31, 2025
It was just alright. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Michelle ThompsonMay 15, 2025
Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
Christopher KingJanuary 20, 2025
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.