Candide and Other Stories by Voltaire

Candide and Other Stories

Voltaire with Roger Pearson (Translator)

301 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 558 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
reflective 69%
funny 61%
lighthearted 46%
challenging 30%
emotional 15%
informative 15%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 33%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 25% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.53

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