A masterfully written book that I couldn't wait to be completely done with. Thanks I absolutely hate it. Possibly the most vile character I have come across in any book. Yes, there are characters who have done much worse in terms of crimes than Humbert Humbert in other works, but it is the vivid detail that makes it so much more horrid. Him taking you through his rationale, thought process, and salivating the whole time. I wish I could spend my time talking about the merits of the book, but the stench of H.H. is so overwhelming that I can't bring myself to do that.