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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
Wrestling with a dose of existentialism may be a universal human experience, whether for a moment, a period, or a lifetime. Larry, the main character, who is only glimpsed by the narrator through a handful of encounters, or second-hand reports, deals with deep existential crisis, developed during the experience of serving as a WWI pilot, by delving deeply into spiritualism. This is juxtaposed with a narratives of the materialist lifestyles of Elliot, Isabel, Gray, and even Sophie.
Obviously, there is not one single answer to the question of existentialism. So, instead the author/narrator "satisfies" by concluding each character got exactly what they wanted all along (regardless of how deserving the character, or pleasant obtaining their desire might be).
I don’t think I actually felt satisfied, but I was engaged throughout and at the end had a moment of: huh, I think I get it.
Obviously, there is not one single answer to the question of existentialism. So, instead the author/narrator "satisfies" by concluding each character got exactly what they wanted all along (regardless of how deserving the character, or pleasant obtaining their desire might be).
I don’t think I actually felt satisfied, but I was engaged throughout and at the end had a moment of: huh, I think I get it.
Slow and meandering, but worthwhile. Characters felt real, reacted to life realistically, and through short glimpses became rounded.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
خب! اگه بخوام عامیانه بگم: سامرست داستانی رو تعریف کرد که خیلی حوصله نداشت تعریف بکنه، ولی خیلی کشش داد چون حوصله نداشت ! …
شخصیت ها به شدت سطحی… داستان به شدت یکنواخت… تماما منتظر یک اتفاق… یک‌بینش… یک‌تفکر متفاوت …یک اوج… بودم و‌تماما یه جسد که معلوم‌نبود چی شده نصیبم شد… داستان شروع خیلی بدی داشت….. و پایان نا امیدکننده تری …
شخصیت ها به شدت سطحی… داستان به شدت یکنواخت… تماما منتظر یک اتفاق… یک‌بینش… یک‌تفکر متفاوت …یک اوج… بودم و‌تماما یه جسد که معلوم‌نبود چی شده نصیبم شد… داستان شروع خیلی بدی داشت….. و پایان نا امیدکننده تری …
No pude con este libro y eso que me gusta Maugham. Creo que el problema es mío. No puedo con las novelas filosóficas aunque me encante la filosofía. Tampoco pude con Siddartha. El único que disfruté fue La Montaña mágica que me
Impactó en la adolescencia. No sé si resisto una segunda lectura en la madurez. Siempre me pregunto si hay libros para cada etapa de la vida.
Impactó en la adolescencia. No sé si resisto una segunda lectura en la madurez. Siempre me pregunto si hay libros para cada etapa de la vida.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes