Book Review: Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

Brief Interviews with Hideous Men by David Foster Wallace My rating: 5 of 5 stars I enjoyed it, but it was a tough read. Unlike what the title might suggest this book is a collection of short stories. Some, but not all, of them are structured like interviews. Some, but not all, focus on a male character. Some, but not all, are about awful people. The vibe of the book is that it is a meditation on thinking....

May 30, 2021 · 2 min · Harsh Kumar

Book Review: Lolita

Lolita: Book review Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov My rating: 3 of 5 stars Pretty average. There are some impressive passages, with well flowing language. Overall didn't enjoy the story, and characterization. The ending was utterly bizarre. Disappointed. I guess the hype is because of the transgressive nature of the story, and not for its actual content.

May 19, 2021 · 1 min · Harsh Kumar