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3.8 AVERAGE

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Not much you can say here, an absolutely ridiculous odyssey of a gorgeously mad individual. I’d never defend this prick and his wild and very public and documented weird racist views but somehow — this particular book avoids those things and if you had no idea about his personal life this is a very unique tale with some of the most poetic allegories and reflective themes of ambiguity I’ve read. I think there are an INFINITE number of ways this work can be interpreted because of its large-ness, it is meant to be absorbed through the individual, anyone could enjoy it as long as your mind is active and willing to go on the fringes of some crazy thoughts. definitely a bit of sexism comes through though
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One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star

should definitely read again 

Three-Body Problem did it better.

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DID NOT FINISH: 27%

It made no sense whatsoever and I just can't read a book that I don't understand.
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Very tough read, rather hermetic. Beautiful opening scene: "I teach you the Uebermens, God is dead ...". I guess a first read of this book , always is frustrating: you really need accompanying notes. This one stands high on my "To-read-again"-list.
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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

"God is dead, we have killed him"


This spoke Zarathustra 🗣
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Ugh a forever favorite. This is the closest you can get to an ayuhuasca ritual without actually doing it. I love unadulterated passion and shouting things from mountain tops at high noon and Nietzsche