Candide and Other Stories by Voltaire

Candide and Other Stories

Voltaire with Roger Pearson

302 pages first pub 1759 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy short stories adventurous slow-paced
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Candide is the most famous of Voltaire's "philosophical tales," in which he combined witty improbabilities with the sanest of good sense. First published in 1759, it was an instant bestseller and has come to be regarded as one of the key texts of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 557 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
reflective 66%
funny 58%
lighthearted 41%
challenging 33%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%

Pace

medium 36%
fast 36%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.53

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