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bettenboujee 's review for:
Candide
by Voltaire
A short read, this is a satirical novella about a sheltered man finding disillusionment in the world.
On the philosophical side, I really enjoyed the questions that this raises, especially because unwavering belief in a god and questioning the world around us are issues that are timeless and still apply today. Because this is so short, everything that happens contributes to Voltaire's argument, and makes a strong point to question the idea that this is "the best of all possible worlds."
On the other hand, I wasn't a fan of the actual story, despite it being relatively quick to move through. My enjoyment of the story came from discussion afterward, not from while I was reading it. I don't think it would have stuck as much with me had I not talked it over with others.
In summary, I recognize the impact this has made on literary history, and I appreciate the ideas it brings to the table, but as a work of literature, it wasn't exactly my taste.
On the philosophical side, I really enjoyed the questions that this raises, especially because unwavering belief in a god and questioning the world around us are issues that are timeless and still apply today. Because this is so short, everything that happens contributes to Voltaire's argument, and makes a strong point to question the idea that this is "the best of all possible worlds."
On the other hand, I wasn't a fan of the actual story, despite it being relatively quick to move through. My enjoyment of the story came from discussion afterward, not from while I was reading it. I don't think it would have stuck as much with me had I not talked it over with others.
In summary, I recognize the impact this has made on literary history, and I appreciate the ideas it brings to the table, but as a work of literature, it wasn't exactly my taste.