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Smurov, a fussily self-conscious Russian tutor, shoots himself after a humiliating beating by his mistress' husband. Unsure whether his suicide has been successful or not, Smurov drifts around Berlin, observing his acquaintances, but finds he can discover very little about his own life from the opinions of his distracted, confused fellow-émigrés.
Nabokov's shortest novel, The Eye is both a satirical detective story and a wonderfully layered exploration of identity, appearance and the loss of self in a world of word-play and confusion.
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This novel is a clever and fast-paced dive into identity and perception, perfect if you enjoy works that blend satire with a deeper philosophical pondering. Nabokov's concise storytelling packs a punch, making it an engaging read for those intrigued by the complexities of self in a confusing world.
