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peter_finch 's review for:
Don Quixote
by Miguel de Cervantes
I am not entirely sure where to start with a review of this book, mainly because it is two books in one. The first half, the original, was not so easy to get through. It is not a smooth read, and though one story, operates as a connection of individual tales pulled together through loose connecting sentences/paragraphs/chapters/etc. However, it is the half that contains all of the scenes those familiar with Don Quixote remember.
The second half, the supposed sequel, is admittedly rather ingenious. It is a sequel by the original author who is writing in response to a fake sequel written by someone else, all the while having Don Quixote and Sancho Panza spend their time constantly answering for the incorrect "history" of themselves from the fake sequel. And while the trickery played on the protagonists gets tiresome after awhile, it does provide opportunity for the characters' self reflection (though they mostly believe enchantresses have been causing them trouble, so you be the judge on how effective the self reflection was).
I had tried reading this book on four separate occasions. The only reason this fifth and final time took was because of a commitment between my brother, my aunt, and myself to read this book together. However it does leave me with a minor sense of accomplishment as I have come to learn that not many have actually read this book.
Is it worth it? Read it and find out.
The second half, the supposed sequel, is admittedly rather ingenious. It is a sequel by the original author who is writing in response to a fake sequel written by someone else, all the while having Don Quixote and Sancho Panza spend their time constantly answering for the incorrect "history" of themselves from the fake sequel. And while the trickery played on the protagonists gets tiresome after awhile, it does provide opportunity for the characters' self reflection (though they mostly believe enchantresses have been causing them trouble, so you be the judge on how effective the self reflection was).
I had tried reading this book on four separate occasions. The only reason this fifth and final time took was because of a commitment between my brother, my aunt, and myself to read this book together. However it does leave me with a minor sense of accomplishment as I have come to learn that not many have actually read this book.
Is it worth it? Read it and find out.