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3.29 AVERAGE
3.29 AVERAGE
I couldn't get into this book and never finished it. May try again at a later date.
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
slow-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:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
honestly way more of a banger than i expected it to be. very douglas adams vibes but eighteenth century colonialism edition. jonathan swift would have had a moment writing for doctor who in the eighties. also some very interesting subtext and a lot more nuance than i expected. fun (if fever dream-esque) read.
funny
I mean it had giants, necromancers, sentient horses and a dog who farted so hard it died....
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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.
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.
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.