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576 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
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Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Voltaire's masterpiece, Candide, was published in 1759. It is a biting satire on a variety of Voltaire's contemporaries in the world of philosophy as well as organized religion. Predominantly, it skewers philosophical speculation, especially the f...
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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576 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Voltaire's masterpiece, Candide, was published in 1759. It is a biting satire on a variety of Voltaire's contemporaries in the world of philosophy as well as organized religion. Predominantly, it skewers philosophical speculation, especially the f...
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.