Молли

by Nancy J. Jones, Ненси Джонс

Нэнси Дж. Джонс преподает в Университете Северной Каролины в Вашингтоне, где она получила научную степень за исследование творчества Владимира Набокова; в июне 1997 г. в «Бюллетене биографий» вышла ее работа, посвященная роману «Лолита». Ее короткие рассказы публиковались в различных литературных журналах. «Молли» первый роман Джонс, единодушно признанный критикой одним из самых блестящих литературных дебютов конца XX в. Автору удалось взглянуть на «Лолиту» под новым, неожиданным углом зрения, и хотя сюжетно оба этих романа очень близки (даже имена героев нарочито похожи), это два совершенно разных произведения, два различных мировосприятия.

В центре повествования судьбы двух подруг одна из них, Молли, практически полностью повторяет путь Лолиты, а другая узнает об этом только после ее смерти, из дневников и писем. Таким образом, мы видим историю Молли отчасти в ее собственном пересказе, а отчасти глазами подруги, жизнь которой сложилась тихо и спокойно, быть может, даже слишком спокойно...

Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 200

Reviews

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am completely and utterly fascinated with each and every modern retelling of Nabokov's Lolita, and while this could read as a cheap ripoff, I prefer to see it as an enjoyable little spinoff. This version focuses on Humbert, called Richard here, as a villain without any underlying romanticism. Tribute is even paid to Nabokov's butterfly interest, as Molly shares the same passion in her role here. This isn't a serious hard-core book by any means, but is still a great read for any fans of Lolita, as long as you don't expect too much.

[Lynette Lark · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a "Lolita" rip-off but readable.

[bárbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

lolita retelling through the eyes of dolores's childhood homoerotic girl best friend? five stars.

[Chayreads the fairyyyyy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book broke me , getting the perspective of « lolita «  was heartbreaking and to think that some little girls on the world , this book is their reality .. my heart breaks for them

[Cayla Bartosz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Empathetic and inventive, this novel captures the tragedy of abuse while restoring hope and humanity to the fate of Lolita's eponymous heroine. A touching take on a classic story.

[Mia Gomez · Rating 4 out of 5]

After Molly dies during child birth her former best friend is gifted the journals Molly has kept up with as her years left with her predator step-dad.

Though the book is very disturbing it is a page turner.

[Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have no recollection of reading this book, except that it looks like the sort of thing I would've grabbed off the New Fiction shelf at the library.

[Evie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good read, while not a carbon copy of Lolita, it still makes one feel better about the things left out of the 1950's classic. The ending overwhelmed me with emotions.

[Athena Isabella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maybe it's because I read this as a 13 year old girl, but I was in complete awe and in love with the character Molly and reading back on it now I still am. It's a wonderful read.

[Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this after reading Lolita.