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Don Quixote

Miguel de Cervantes

3.71 AVERAGE

adventurous funny medium-paced

This book:

Has been on one of my shelves for at least 15 years;
Serves as the source material for one of my favorite musicals;
Hangs on my wall in the form of a Picasso print; and
Was authored by a man who receives a dedication in one of my books that directly references Don Quixote.

How is it that I never added it on Goodreads?

Leer la versión completa de Don Quijote de la Mancha fue toda una experiencia, aunque no se ha convertido en uno de mis clásicos favoritos. Es una obra extensa que, en momentos, puede sentirse agotadora, ya que narra mucho y, a la vez, parece avanzar lentamente. Sin embargo, no puedo negar que tiene su encanto, especialmente en los pasajes humorísticos y las disparatadas aventuras del caballero de la triste figura.
Lo que más me impactó fue cómo en la segunda parte la historia toma un giro melancólico, mostrando la decadencia de Don Quijote y su creciente lucidez. Me pareció interesante ver cómo él y Sancho van intercambiando sus roles: Don Quijote se vuelve más sensato, mientras que Sancho adopta un aire más idealista. Este cambio sutil pero poderoso añade profundidad al relato y lo convierte en algo más que una comedia de enredos. Aunque es una lectura exigente, al final deja una reflexión sobre los sueños, la realidad y la humanidad de los personajes.
adventurous funny reflective 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: Yes

Well, perhaps further study will help......
adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Sancho Panza is without a doubt one of my favorite literary characters ever created.

2 stars + 1 star for respect = 3 stars.
The “modern novel” was not nailed on the first take.
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DID NOT FINISH: 0%

Sooo boring
adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is the first novel ever written. And it is surprisingly and terribly accurate even for today. The characters were crazy but loveable, and the way the author talks to the reader about himself is delightful.