A review by ticha_bugalho
Cândido ou O Otimismo by Voltaire

3.0

 "Candide" by Voltaire is a satirical adventure that follows the protagonist through a series of misfortunes and fortunate events, reminiscent of the 1001 Nights or Emilio Salgari stories. Despite its straightforward narrative, the story delves into deep philosophical issues, particularly challenging Leibniz's theory of optimism. Voltaire's use of irony to critique social, religious, economic, and military aspects of his time is both sharp and thought-provoking. The book's ending offers a pessimistic view, suggesting humans shouldn't grapple with philosophical issues beyond our understanding. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that left me pondering its raw and sarcastic message.