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adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
"You will agree that this is the happiest of mortals, for he is above everything he possesses."
"But do you not see," answered Martin, "that he is disgusted with all he possesses? Plato observed a long while ago that those stomachs are not the best that reject all sorts of food."
"But is there not a pleasure," said Candide,"in criticising everything, in pointing out faults where others see nothing but beauties?"
"That is to say," replied Martin, "that there is some pleasure in having no pleasure."
"But do you not see," answered Martin, "that he is disgusted with all he possesses? Plato observed a long while ago that those stomachs are not the best that reject all sorts of food."
"But is there not a pleasure," said Candide,"in criticising everything, in pointing out faults where others see nothing but beauties?"
"That is to say," replied Martin, "that there is some pleasure in having no pleasure."
Extreme optimism ("all is for the best") in the face of extreme misfortunes provides for lots of lols in this quick read.
A funny little book that I was required to read over Christmas break my senior year. I enjoyed reading the book, but I didn't enjoy the weeks of analysis once classes resumed.
This book was totally absurd. I cannot believe it was published in 1759. It was scandalous!
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
took me like two years to finish did not laugh once, 2.5/5
Candide, The Optimist is a terribly sad yet funny tale of the misery of life. I suspect Voltaire had fun writing this, coming up with the most horrible situations and amazing tales which span numerous continents and interacting with various historical figures. It is the story of Candide, an innocent young man, who believes his schooling, that "all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds." With this philosophy, Candide is tested to see if this theory is true.
I highly recommend this novel, it's a rather quick read (possibly completed in one long sitting) and is a true page turner, you will keep asking yourself while reading, what next catastrophe could possibly happen to these people!?
I highly recommend this novel, it's a rather quick read (possibly completed in one long sitting) and is a true page turner, you will keep asking yourself while reading, what next catastrophe could possibly happen to these people!?
J'ai lu seulement l'histoire de Jenni....
C'etait pas mal
C'etait pas mal
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
That was dizzying LOL
I also didn't expect to enjoy it that much!
I also didn't expect to enjoy it that much!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Rape