67. Speak, Memory

This man can write! What a fascinating life. I was hoping to get more into his mind, and why he would write a book like Lolita, but it is mostly about his childhood growing up in Russia, a member of the aristocracy. He read War and Peace at 11 year old! Say what?

It gave me insight into Russia, the revolution (his family had to flee and went from rich to paupers), and on to England, France, and even Nazi Germany. It was a fascinating read, but I still want to read WHY he would want to write a book like Lolita!