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2.61 AVERAGE
2.61 AVERAGE
Woof
I feel like I am being generous in saying that this was a lot to take in.
You’re either laughing at how absurd this book was, or getting sick over it.
I did enjoy the writing of the book (mainly the first part) and I enjoyed knowing when the scroll Sade wrote on had to be turned over to continue writing during the 37 days of writing this book in prison.
37 days you ask? Yes, this book was not finished in the sense of being completely fleshed out. There are numerous errors throughout.
Once part 1 is over, however, the real endurance test begins. The poop sequences simmer down only to be replaced with the most heinous (somehow funny at times) tortures take place.
Unfortunately, with the time constraint given, all of the characters fall short and meld into one another (there are a lot by the way). I was rooting for the cooks until even most of them were taken down.
120 Days is THE example of the limits literature can go and is also an example of the savageries of the 1700s (you think he was the only sicko back then?)
I will probably read his other novels which are given more praise. I don’t think I’ll need to read this again.
If you’re unsure on picking this up, watch the movie adaptation “Salo” which pretty much sums up parts 1 & 4.
Reading this is like coming across a Cannibal Corpse album for the first time. Once the initial shock is over, it loses its luster over time.
I feel like I am being generous in saying that this was a lot to take in.
You’re either laughing at how absurd this book was, or getting sick over it.
I did enjoy the writing of the book (mainly the first part) and I enjoyed knowing when the scroll Sade wrote on had to be turned over to continue writing during the 37 days of writing this book in prison.
37 days you ask? Yes, this book was not finished in the sense of being completely fleshed out. There are numerous errors throughout.
Once part 1 is over, however, the real endurance test begins. The poop sequences simmer down only to be replaced with the most heinous (somehow funny at times) tortures take place.
Unfortunately, with the time constraint given, all of the characters fall short and meld into one another (there are a lot by the way). I was rooting for the cooks until even most of them were taken down.
120 Days is THE example of the limits literature can go and is also an example of the savageries of the 1700s (you think he was the only sicko back then?)
I will probably read his other novels which are given more praise. I don’t think I’ll need to read this again.
If you’re unsure on picking this up, watch the movie adaptation “Salo” which pretty much sums up parts 1 & 4.
Reading this is like coming across a Cannibal Corpse album for the first time. Once the initial shock is over, it loses its luster over time.
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Pure shock effect
Didn't actually finish reading this because honestly it was too much
Didn't actually finish reading this because honestly it was too much
Well written but not really my cup of tea. I guess I'm just not that into incest, cocrophilia, and so on. Pretty advanced for its time though.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes