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thatone2112's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: War, Violence, Pregnancy, Incest, Rape, Death, Confinement, and Murder
Minor: Religious bigotry
sperdutaneilibri's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Paradise Lost isn't an easy read, but with a little preparation is doable. It's a masterpiece and it shows. The fact that we can still be inspired by this work of art after centuries says it all. If you're debating reading Paradise Lost, do IT. But, I suggest, it's best to read in a moment when you don't have much to do, when you can relax with your book and give it full attention. It's not a book for the train while commuting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, War, Incest, Pregnancy, Rape, and Body horror
Moderate: Toxic friendship
seanml's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Obviously it’s helpful to keep in mind the contemporary values of society when reading any sort of literature. That said, DAMN did Milton give women a bunk deal. God creates Adam, gives him Paradise, gives him Eve (Who does NOT get all the physical and mental faculties that Adam enjoys), and then the almighty adds in a TREE with a big “do not touch sign.” What did He expect to happen??? First Lucifer, now Adam and Eve. God really needs to work on mending fractured relationships if He doesn’t want to just delete them from existence.
Otherwise, really great prose obviously. I can understand why some call this the best work of the English language. Milton knows how to write a sweet quote as well. 7.5/10.
Otherwise, really great prose obviously. I can understand why some call this the best work of the English language. Milton knows how to write a sweet quote as well. 7.5/10.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Gaslighting, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Incest, Murder, Pregnancy, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and War
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