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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
SURPRISINGLY good!
This should be a quick read, I just kept getting distracted. I read an old copy without another author's introduction, and had only heard about it in the context of its scientific merit. I did not know it was a satire of anything, though in hindsight I guess it should have been obvious. Very interesting read!
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Pretty good. Since it was written in 1800s pretty well written for it's time.
Spoiler review:
Did not like that the square was able to see in 3 dimension when he was taken out of flatland. He'd still only be able to see in 2d slices of the 3d world and not be able to take in all at the same time. Since his brain would never have evolved to comprehend 3d.
Spoiler review:
Did not like that the square was able to see in 3 dimension when he was taken out of flatland. He'd still only be able to see in 2d slices of the 3d world and not be able to take in all at the same time. Since his brain would never have evolved to comprehend 3d.
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoyed this a lot, even though I really struggle with geometry. It's a lot of fun to read, a very clever and funny book that combines geometry and social satire.
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a wildly absurdist commentary on how effective oppressive regimes stay in power by enforcing classist ideals and ignoring the truth. This 150 year old book is a timeless reminder on how easy it is to justify oppression when you have a closed mind. I laughed multiple times when listening to this, yet the content and and justifications for their society were horrific. Yet, you could feel the mirror being lifted up forcing you to reflect upon our own society.
This was great, and I think I need to listen to it again to fully get it.
This was great, and I think I need to listen to it again to fully get it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Classism
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced