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blanquiblue2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Candide endures homelessness, witnesses the atrocities of war, observes the deadly effects of syphilis, and sees men drowning at sea, auto-da-fé hangings, theft, massacres, and disembowelments. Contrastingly, he encounters the riches of Eldorado, a place where mud consists of gold, diamonds, rubies, and emeralds. Despite the extreme kindness of the people and the absence of courts of justice and prisons, Candide grows extremely bored and decides to leave. Throughout his journey, Candide encounters individuals who have lost everything they once had or who possess abundance yet fail to appreciate it.
I enjoyed every aspect of reading this book; it had me chuckling at the comical contrasts Voltaire drew between Candide's constant and abstract philosophizing and the harsh realities he encountered. The writing is beautifully crafted and effortlessly draws the reader in, thanks to its episodic nature that maintains a brisk pace. I was particularly impressed by Voltaire's ability to write dynamically and profoundly, covering a wide array of essential topics about humanity and the world. Like many classics, Voltaire's Candide possesses a timeless quality and a remarkable ability to resonate profoundly with each successive generation of readers who encounter it.
*derived from the greek pan, meaning "all", and glossa, meaning "tongue", suggesting talk with no substance
Graphic: Cannibalism, Murder, Sexual violence, Violence, War, Gore, Death, Rape, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicide, Terminal illness, Physical abuse, Xenophobia, and Torture
andremay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
2🌟 because of the critique of optimism (which is why this book was created in the first place).
Graphic: Rape, Xenophobia, War, Racism, Racial slurs, Death, Torture, and Slavery
al_ex's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, War, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Kidnapping, Antisemitism, Blood, Genocide, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Cannibalism, Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Grief, Murder, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Trafficking
honestly just don’t read itgabspina's review against another edition
2.0
também é bem acessível, pelo menos a versão que eu li, o que é um ponto positivo, no final das contas
Graphic: Rape, Religious bigotry, Slavery, Islamophobia, War, Trafficking, Sexism, Xenophobia, Racism, Antisemitism, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Colonisation and Murder
itsreirei's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Rape, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Xenophobia
socalypso's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Classism, Sexual assault, Death, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Xenophobia and Slavery
erica_palmisano's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Abandonment, Cannibalism, Colonisation, Confinement, Gore, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, War, and Xenophobia