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155 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140455106
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 24 February 2009
Description
Theo Cuffe's marvelous translation of Voltaire's satirical masterpieceWith its vibrant new translation and perceptive introduction this new edition of Voltaire's masterpiece belongs in the hands of every reader pondering our assumptions about huma...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,383 reviews
Moods
funny 64%
reflective 54%
dark 26%
lighthearted 23%
challenging 22%
informative 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
emotional 4%
tense 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Plot: 37% | Character: 21% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 33% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Rape, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Antisemitism, Violence, Sexual assault155 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140455106
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 24 February 2009
Description
Theo Cuffe's marvelous translation of Voltaire's satirical masterpieceWith its vibrant new translation and perceptive introduction this new edition of Voltaire's masterpiece belongs in the hands of every reader pondering our assumptions about huma...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,383 reviews
Moods
funny 64%
reflective 54%
dark 26%
lighthearted 23%
challenging 22%
informative 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
emotional 4%
tense 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 39% | Plot: 37% | Character: 21% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 33% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Antisemitism, Violence, Sexual assault