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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
Don Quixote was written around the same time as Shakespeare was writing his plays--just as Shakespeare invented (or rather improved and solidified?) so much of what we think of when we talk about story, character, and so forth, Cervantes did the same... he just gets less credit. Probably because his magnus opus consists of only a few, simple ideas/jokes, repeated in a variety of clever ways.
Don Quixote is an interesting, boring book. The main character's central concept, along with his squire and the countryside around them, all present a single set of ideas. I found it difficult to read a few chapters and then realize that the next section was a "rinse and repeat"... but in a similar way, I only ever need to watch one Three Stooges scene. Some people can watch more. I could not.
I recommend people read the first 15 chapters or so and then read the summary and move on. There's greatness here! But the book is a landmark for what it was and what it achieved, not because it is still a readable, enjoyable novel by modern standards.
Don Quixote is an interesting, boring book. The main character's central concept, along with his squire and the countryside around them, all present a single set of ideas. I found it difficult to read a few chapters and then realize that the next section was a "rinse and repeat"... but in a similar way, I only ever need to watch one Three Stooges scene. Some people can watch more. I could not.
I recommend people read the first 15 chapters or so and then read the summary and move on. There's greatness here! But the book is a landmark for what it was and what it achieved, not because it is still a readable, enjoyable novel by modern standards.
more enjoyable than I expected and very funny! but quite repetitive and after I read the windmill scene wasn’t motivated or excited to keep reading. so long!!!!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Once you read this book, every subsequent book you read is quixotic
adventurous
funny
reflective
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
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Boring as shit, and I have a high tolerance for this.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a ride. I don't think I'll be writing a review this time around because my brain is just too full and I need to let this story settle in my mind. This book was not at all what I thought it would be.
Thanks to Paula for the buddy read! I probably never would have gotten around to reading this otherwise, and I would have been missing out.
Thanks to Paula for the buddy read! I probably never would have gotten around to reading this otherwise, and I would have been missing out.