Lolita

 

Lolita - an intriguing read, but a difficult read given recent events in the UK. A middle aged mad finds a young nymph incredibly attractive and sets about trying to seduce her. I think the story is well known - but it was uncomfortable to read. The book never uses crude language and never particularly describes anything, and I think this is what makes the book more sinister. Humbert Humbert, the middle-aged literature professor is the narrator of this book. He has been caught, and is being tried for murder - this book is his confession.  This novel is a disturbing psychological exploration of desire - and something that I possibly found even more disturbing in my new role as a teacher.