meridithmoo's review against another edition
5.0
Thought I would absolutely hate this book but it was actually pretty fun excluding the typical problems that come from a super old book
cchristensen's review against another edition
4.0
Official Review: 4.3
This book is just begging to become a Monty Python movie adaptation.
Voltaire’s “Candide” is a satirical take on the philosophy “everything happens for a reason”. Following naive little Candide through several misfortunes, you watch him and keep wondering why he still has any hope at all. This book has so many tragedies in it that it should feel sad, but when the main character has dumb golden retriever energy, you can’t help but root that his belief in “this life is the best one you can live” to eventually be true. (I mean, just imagine in Andy Samberg played Candide… it’d be so wholesome)
It was a quick read, but a good one. Definitely a good gateway book for someone interested in philosophy.
This book is just begging to become a Monty Python movie adaptation.
Voltaire’s “Candide” is a satirical take on the philosophy “everything happens for a reason”. Following naive little Candide through several misfortunes, you watch him and keep wondering why he still has any hope at all. This book has so many tragedies in it that it should feel sad, but when the main character has dumb golden retriever energy, you can’t help but root that his belief in “this life is the best one you can live” to eventually be true. (I mean, just imagine in Andy Samberg played Candide… it’d be so wholesome)
It was a quick read, but a good one. Definitely a good gateway book for someone interested in philosophy.
giuliabravo4's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the story for what it was: a lot of traveling and a lot of misery. It was never going to top a 3 star rating because I am too cynical and just don’t really vibe with the whole “everything happens for a reason” philosophy. The writing was easy, definitely a good philosophical classic for a beginner.
aelien's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Violence, Slavery, Colonisation, Racism, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Rape, and Antisemitism
yeggietalesfacts's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
VOLTAIRE TROLLIN BALLIN BIG TIME
rosekk's review
4.0
It was a funny little read, though not as enlightening as it's status as a classic suggests.
kay_ne's review against another edition
3.5
Only read Candide and not the other sections that is in the Backgrounds and Criticisms.
In the version I had, read 81 pages and the ending was honestly disappointing/unsatisfactory, but I can see how peaceful it is compared to what the characters had gone through. Didn't understand a lot of the philosophical stuff. Story was alright - there were some funny parts.
In the version I had, read 81 pages and the ending was honestly disappointing/unsatisfactory, but I can see how peaceful it is compared to what the characters had gone through. Didn't understand a lot of the philosophical stuff. Story was alright - there were some funny parts.