Candide, or Optimism by Voltaire

Candide, or Optimism

Voltaire with Theo Cuffe (Translator)

155 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)

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Theo Cuffe's marvelous translation of Voltaire's satirical masterpieceWith its vibrant new translation and perceptive introduction this new edition of Voltaire's masterpiece belongs in the hands of every reader pondering our assumptions about huma...

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Moods

adventurous 70%
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

fast 71%
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

3.53

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