willowchloe's review
3.0
I must say that while i loved the easy to understand manor in which this book introduces the teachings of the great philosophers but what let it down for me is it's weak framing narrative that i would often think about skipping through to get to the lessons. However for anyone interested in philosophy this is definately worth a go.
dimitragbd's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
carls_d's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
De geschiedenis van de westerse filosofie werd op een begrijpelijke en verhalende manier verteld. De brieven waren slim gedaan en ik was elke keer benieuwd wat er ging komen, maar aan het einde werd het voor mij iets te absurd.
jasiuuu's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
byejoey's review
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
moonsapphire's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jessio13's review
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
sleepy_sapling's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This book is quite dense and is essentially a philosophy textbook with added story but if you take the time to carefully read it you will be introduced to lots of different ideas that have the potential to enrich your life. In addition, despite the slow pace, the mystery is still intriguing, although the ending is a little confusing and leaves room for interpretation.
Side note - this book is translated from Norwegian and the translation can be a little clunky at times but that shouldn't stop you from reading.
Side note - this book is translated from Norwegian and the translation can be a little clunky at times but that shouldn't stop you from reading.
lin_manual's review
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0