Booklist gives The Secret History a starred review; Pegasus Books moves up publication date
Just two quick news items before the weekend. I’m thrilled to share that Booklist, the American Library Association’s magazine, has given The Secret History of Vladimir Nabokov a starred review. Here’s the closing paragraph from their very generous comments:
Through her historically grounded readings of [Nabokov’s] fiction, Pitzer discredits the widespread but misleading perception of Nabokov as an art-for-art’s-sake writer indifferent to the moral and political exigencies of his day. But as readers explore his devious strategies for veiling sobering historical realities in aesthetic illusions, they slowly become aware of the interpretive responsibilities that Nabokov places on the reader. A penetrating analysis certain to compel a major reassessment of the Nabokov canon.
Please also note that The Secret History‘s publication date has been moved up a full week, to Wednesday, March 6th. We’re working on putting together a launch event in New York City that night. Post a note in comments or email me if you want to know details once they’re set.
