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301 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199535613
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
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 558 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
funny 61%
lighthearted 46%
challenging 30%
emotional 15%
informative 15%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
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
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301 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199535613
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
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 558 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
funny 61%
lighthearted 46%
challenging 30%
emotional 15%
informative 15%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
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
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.