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Vladimir Nabokov
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a work of fiction for adult readers, a sharp, atmospheric exploration of desire, power, and the lines between art and life. The central theme centers on how ambition can distort judgment, as a cultured, middle-aged art critic and aspiring filmmaker becomes entangled with a young cinema usherette who longs for stardom. The intended reader is adults who enjoy literary fiction with psychological bite and noir sensibility; the emotional tone is cool, piercing, and darkly humorous at times.
Presented as a tightly wound, character-driven drama, the narrative unfolds with a cinematic sensibility that mirrors the worlds of art and cinema. The prose is precise and polished, weaving wit and evocative imagery to draw readers into the choices and consequences faced by morally complex leads.
Readers follow a journey of seduction, ambition, and manipulation, explored through a lens that emphasizes mood, psychology, and ethical ambiguity. The experience foregrounds atmosphere over spectacle, inviting quiet reflection as plans unfold and the stakes rise.
Readers gain insight into the costs of chasing legitimacy and the fragility of reputation; after finishing, they are left with a lasting impression of how art, desire, and consequence collide, offering a reflective perspective on ambition in real life.
Product Details
Author
Vladimir Nabokov
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
192
Language
English
SKU
9780141186528
ISBN
9780141186528
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x1.2x19.7cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 499
โน 425
โน 74 Off