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nathandshelp 's review for:
Candide
by Voltaire
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I find this book interesting for the history behind it. Voltaire includes many different historical events and figures throughout the book. Candide is always traveling and meeting new people and suffering in extreme events- I wouldn’t be surprised if this book played a role in the creation of Forrest Gump. I also found it interesting how Voltaire seemingly used this book as a way to criticize other philosophers and people of high rank.