“Bend Sinister” by Vladimir Nabokov Vintage, 1990. 272 pages. If you’ve read Nabokov, you know that the story itself is almost entirely beside the point. Like sitting zazen, the reason to read Nabokov is to read Nabokov. Most people who’ve read Nabokov have read “Lolita,” and for a good reason. It’s one of the most … Continue reading Book Review: “Bend Sinister” by Vladimir Nabokov