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112 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486266893
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 01 January 1991
Description
Caustic and hilarious, Candide has ranked as one of the world's great satires since its first publication in 1759. It concerns the adventures of the youthful Candide, disciple of Dr. Pangloss, who was himself a disciple of Leibniz. In the course o...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,351 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: 36% | 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
112 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486266893
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 01 January 1991
Description
Caustic and hilarious, Candide has ranked as one of the world's great satires since its first publication in 1759. It concerns the adventures of the youthful Candide, disciple of Dr. Pangloss, who was himself a disciple of Leibniz. In the course o...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,351 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: 36% | 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