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goodchivesonly's review against another edition
4.25
I mean it had giants, necromancers, sentient horses and a dog who farted so hard it died....
crimsonsecret's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
It had it’s moments. I could see the satire and what it was towards however, I got bored. Frequently. I found myself just reading but reading to move on. Some parts, like when he would talk about new places was fun. I just wasn’t really interested.
jovanas_cloud's review against another edition
3.0
The beginning was really good, but as the story progressed, I got less and less interested in the plot.. Definitely would drop her but it's for my exam so I had to suffer.
pandothiel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Who am I to criticise Gulliver's Travels but I'll say this: as much as the satire is valuable and I agree with the many criticisms of human nature and society, I feel like the ending lacked in nuance by completely ignoring the good sides of human nature.
camdailey's review against another edition
3.0
I read this for class and I enjoyed it enough to write my final paper on it! It wasn't my favorite story, but I thought it was incredibly interesting and the way language works throughout it intriguing. I particularly enjoyed the first two voyages.
aribabwa's review against another edition
3.0
3.4/4 stars
The most enjoyable aspects of "Gulliver's Travels" is the narrative explaining societies, cultures, and politics of the places Gulliver visits. It's like listening to a friend recounting their travel experiences, but with a twist of satirical commentary throughout. The way Swift put a lot of detailed exploration of the political systems, legal disputes, and societal norms to each islands, is what keep me motivated to finish the book.
Though, one thing that is off-putting to me is the inconsistent moral values that Swift is trying to tell within this book. For example, it's clear that Swift harbored a strong disdain for certain positions of power and authority, including kings, bishops, generals and other titles associated with hierarchical structures. Yet, he's not exactly an advocates for social equality either. There's a sprinkle of racism, sexism and even eugenics ideation throughout the book. While i do understand that these believe is a products of its time, but all those thing eventually made me appreciate this book less.
The most enjoyable aspects of "Gulliver's Travels" is the narrative explaining societies, cultures, and politics of the places Gulliver visits. It's like listening to a friend recounting their travel experiences, but with a twist of satirical commentary throughout. The way Swift put a lot of detailed exploration of the political systems, legal disputes, and societal norms to each islands, is what keep me motivated to finish the book.
Though, one thing that is off-putting to me is the inconsistent moral values that Swift is trying to tell within this book. For example, it's clear that Swift harbored a strong disdain for certain positions of power and authority, including kings, bishops, generals and other titles associated with hierarchical structures. Yet, he's not exactly an advocates for social equality either. There's a sprinkle of racism, sexism and even eugenics ideation throughout the book. While i do understand that these believe is a products of its time, but all those thing eventually made me appreciate this book less.
bonluvdon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- 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
2.5