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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
A bit dated poetic play, but I figured I'd give it a listen. I guess being an atheist detracts from the experience.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Doctor Faust is an accomplished man. We admire him, ask him for advice, and rush to his lessons. But now, Faust cannot take pleasure in the transmission, cannot flatter himself with the admiration he provokes. He wants to go towards the whole, frequent the world of spirits, the worlds of heaven, to know "the axiom of the sage". The world of men is a limit that he cannot tolerate. So Goethe's Faust, alchemist, theologian and scientist, decides to do spiritualism sessions and achieve higher revelation.
But now, he is afraid; he wants to end this world so narrow for these inspirations. This fact is without counting on a bet contracted between "one of the horsemen of Satan" himself and of God. Mephistopheles (a highly complex name) will try to offer him all the temptations that humanity can offer.
How absolute a hero, Faust, is also a romantic hero. The mirror scene is also a sacred beauty. In my opinion, Faust (the work) is a Gothic novel: a pact, fantastic figures (witches, fairies) and, above all, a significant outcome.
Besides, I liked all the references, especially those to A Midsummer Night's Dream.
There's no respect for the rule of three units for the room's construction. And good God, I like that too. The reader is carried, loses their senses, their landmarks (primarily temporal), and this is what brings magic and consolidates the fantastic universe.
But now, he is afraid; he wants to end this world so narrow for these inspirations. This fact is without counting on a bet contracted between "one of the horsemen of Satan" himself and of God. Mephistopheles (a highly complex name) will try to offer him all the temptations that humanity can offer.
How absolute a hero, Faust, is also a romantic hero. The mirror scene is also a sacred beauty. In my opinion, Faust (the work) is a Gothic novel: a pact, fantastic figures (witches, fairies) and, above all, a significant outcome.
Besides, I liked all the references, especially those to A Midsummer Night's Dream.
There's no respect for the rule of three units for the room's construction. And good God, I like that too. The reader is carried, loses their senses, their landmarks (primarily temporal), and this is what brings magic and consolidates the fantastic universe.
Наконец-то. Теперь я читал "Фауста". И читал, надо сказать, с удовольствием. Хотя середина с Менелаем и Еленой для меня как-то выпала. Но думаю, что к этой книге я еще вернусь и прочту более вдумчиво и внимательно.
Not entirely sure I can review this accurately. It was an enjoyable read, but so far from what I'm used to, I feel like I need to read it at least once more before I can get a real feel for it.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This may be an interesting story, but I didn't enjoy reading it as much as I should have, according to its fame. Maybe it hasn't aged well.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes