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Viaggio al termine della notte by Ernesto Ferrero, Louis-Ferdinand Céline
5 reviews
gremlinz_2's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Classic, immediately drawn in and walloped over the head by the fork-tongued pessimism and outrageous humor. Unsurprising that Celine is a monster, but unfortunately that’s what makes the book so remarkable. The middle portion where Ferdinand leaves Molly to return to France will stick with me for a long long time
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Violence, Abortion, and War
zivi's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
It was racist and sexist. At times had some good quotes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and War
kiana_hi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Medical content
Minor: Gun violence
elliotlea's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, and War
ems1602's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The author is an anti Semitic bag of shit who used his talent to foster hatred in France during the 30’s and WWII. That being said, his first novel (which blissfully does not contain any heinous racist delirium) revolutionized how novels were written forever. His prose, the darkness of the subjects covered take you to a long journey through the night, where the brilliance of his craft and side characters truly shine like the brightest stars in an inky sky. It’s not for everyone, but if it touches you, this novel will stick with you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and War
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