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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
I've always enjoyed Chinese philosophy, and this book is probably the one that has influence me the most. It's conception of "the way" is how I view the world, and the philosophy of selfishness is how I have chosen to live my life.
i read stephen mitchell's translation years ago and found it lucid but it didn't really resonate with me then. ursula le guin's rendition, on the other hand, is poetic in a way that's really simple yet so affecting. she preserves the imagery and softens it, and her notes at the end of every chapter are a really nice touch. i intend to explore other translations properly - i've compared a few and they vary so much that i see the text in a new light every time.
challenging
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
liked this translation better
chapter 55 says the wiener word
chapter 55 says the wiener word
challenging
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
don't like this translation as much
chapter 55 a lil horny
chapter 55 a lil horny
challenging
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Personally I don't agree with the book values, i can understand then and agree to a degree with some notions but I'm unable to fully enjoy it.
Excellent and powerful translation. There’s a lot in here, and I think that’s the point. Recommending this by not recommending it.
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
inspiring
reflective