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302 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 557 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
funny 58%
lighthearted 41%
challenging 33%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
Pace
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
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302 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 557 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
funny 58%
lighthearted 41%
challenging 33%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.