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bgick's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
8797999's review against another edition
4.0
I quite enjoyed this book, I would say it was amazing but a very solid and amusing book. To me reading it it reminded me a bit of Monsignor Quixote by Graham Greene. Completely different books but felt similar to me, especially Candide and his various pairings to the Monsignor and Mayor.
A short book but does pack a lot in it and I would happily read it again.
A short book but does pack a lot in it and I would happily read it again.
emmalemonnz's review against another edition
2.0
I struggle with satirical novels in general, and I find this outdated style of writing tedious. It's hard to become engaged in the story.
I enjoyed the ideas in the story, but not passionately, and there wasn't anything else to enjoy.
I enjoyed the ideas in the story, but not passionately, and there wasn't anything else to enjoy.
angelsrgorgeous's review against another edition
3.0
A well written, stinging satire. Especially applicable for those who write off all unfortunate happenings in the world, the philosophical problem of evil, etc., as "for the best" for all involved.
I believe our minds are capable of more, and we shouldn't limit their capabilities for understanding with such quick assumptions due either to our fear, laziness, lack of understanding, or any other reason. Being comfortable with uncertainty, or aware of the existence of moral ambiguity means that we're human and are leaving to door open to further learning.
This book wonderfully presents these issues and others in an entertaining and lively fashion.
I believe our minds are capable of more, and we shouldn't limit their capabilities for understanding with such quick assumptions due either to our fear, laziness, lack of understanding, or any other reason. Being comfortable with uncertainty, or aware of the existence of moral ambiguity means that we're human and are leaving to door open to further learning.
This book wonderfully presents these issues and others in an entertaining and lively fashion.
bookbuggs93's review against another edition
3.0
Funny moments. Really saw Voltaire's satire throughout the entire book.
alexseekingspecfic's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jmcook's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
alyxxia's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
spectracommunist's review against another edition
4.0
The book heavily revolves around exploring the philosophical statement termed by Leibniz as "all is well and is for the best" and it's other Panglossian aspects as introduced by a philosopher character in the book.
Candide, a jolly good fellow falls for the daughter of The Baron of Westphalia, Miss Cunegonde and is thus thrown away from the palace by some noble kicks which set the plot in motion following a number of misfortunate events in a very humorous way. Candide, thus to seek Cunagonde follows an adventure all around in which he and his fellow voyagers come to know the prevailing corruption, injustice, suffering and a great deal of turmoil and dissatisfaction in every faction of diverse societies. Despite all this and losing a lot, Candide happens to maintain his Panglossian philosophy.
This book on one perspective reflects the vanity and hypocrisy of the aristocratic riches at the time of Voltaire and the philosophical reflections can almost seem as a satire. But although, Candide and his mates despite all the contradictions show such a big spirit of optimism and forbearance and do their best to do the right things and maintain them from their sides. Candide maintains on curing ourselves on vices and follies that we frequently inflict upon ourselves or that can't be helped. We must see to it that we do not live in a perfect world among perfect circumstances indeed, but it is still in our capable hands to cultivate our garden, to push the destiny of our seemingly dystopian world towards a better world as much as possible.
Theologies aside as it may baffle, but although it offers a good deal of adventure and is written with quite exquisite and eloquent sequences.
Candide, a jolly good fellow falls for the daughter of The Baron of Westphalia, Miss Cunegonde and is thus thrown away from the palace by some noble kicks which set the plot in motion following a number of misfortunate events in a very humorous way. Candide, thus to seek Cunagonde follows an adventure all around in which he and his fellow voyagers come to know the prevailing corruption, injustice, suffering and a great deal of turmoil and dissatisfaction in every faction of diverse societies. Despite all this and losing a lot, Candide happens to maintain his Panglossian philosophy.
This book on one perspective reflects the vanity and hypocrisy of the aristocratic riches at the time of Voltaire and the philosophical reflections can almost seem as a satire. But although, Candide and his mates despite all the contradictions show such a big spirit of optimism and forbearance and do their best to do the right things and maintain them from their sides. Candide maintains on curing ourselves on vices and follies that we frequently inflict upon ourselves or that can't be helped. We must see to it that we do not live in a perfect world among perfect circumstances indeed, but it is still in our capable hands to cultivate our garden, to push the destiny of our seemingly dystopian world towards a better world as much as possible.
Theologies aside as it may baffle, but although it offers a good deal of adventure and is written with quite exquisite and eloquent sequences.