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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
I honestly dont even know how to rate this because my mind is now full of everything and nothing at the same time after having read this beast of a story. What can i say? The writing is obviously legendary, the characters were memorable (specifically THE one), Milton spoke on many still relevant topics such as gender roles and societal faults, and he poses some REALLY interesting questions and thought processes. I feel like anything I read from now on is going to be light work
uni didnt ask me to finish it and so i will do the bare minimum
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
It took me a long time to get through it. It was a little verbose for me, but it was generally well written. It's amazing that it was written in the 1600s and is still fairly accessible to modern readers. Since it's a poem, it was nice to listen to it as an audiobook. I would recommend it this way. It made the story flow more easily.
The first half was very interesting and the prose was some of the best I’ve seen (given that John Milton created quite a few of these words, that’s no surprise) the second half was frankly a slog. After they are discovered having eaten the fruit, the book has an odd pacing issue, especially considering how like 20 flash forwards fortelling the Bible stories to come, it would be no surprise if the reader forgot the time period they were in.
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“Yet chains in Hell, not realms, expect!”
Paradise Lost provides a fantastic analysis of freedom, rebellion, and obedience told through the story of Satan’s rebellion, man’s fall, and his eventual redemption. It is a work that has continued to inspire artists to this day, with stories like the Dark Knight and Attack on Titan being based off of its depiction of freedom.
Leaving aside the beautiful language, Milton composed a very thought provoking exploration of these ideas. Reading this story gave me new perspectives on freedom and Christianity, and I'd recommend Paradise Lost to anyone interested in these topics!
It isn’t an easy read! I listened to the audiobook version and read along with the text as I listened, and this was a good way to hear the rhythm of the lines while making sure to focus on all of the details. However you choose to experience it, it’s definitely worth the effort!
Paradise Lost provides a fantastic analysis of freedom, rebellion, and obedience told through the story of Satan’s rebellion, man’s fall, and his eventual redemption. It is a work that has continued to inspire artists to this day, with stories like the Dark Knight and Attack on Titan being based off of its depiction of freedom.
Leaving aside the beautiful language, Milton composed a very thought provoking exploration of these ideas. Reading this story gave me new perspectives on freedom and Christianity, and I'd recommend Paradise Lost to anyone interested in these topics!
It isn’t an easy read! I listened to the audiobook version and read along with the text as I listened, and this was a good way to hear the rhythm of the lines while making sure to focus on all of the details. However you choose to experience it, it’s definitely worth the effort!
What can be said about this incredible work that hasn't already been said. It is an epic poem of dramatic proportions that carries on the grand legacy of epics, while at the same time being a very English example. The poetry is still strikingly fresh and drips with brilliance. My only qualm is his Arianism, Sorry John there wasn't a time when the Father was when the Son was not.
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I found the audio book a really nice way to relax on an evening. It makes you think and reflect on the story of Adam and Eve. I'm not religious in the slightest but I went to a religious primary school who taught me the story, so it was nice to almost reminisct