kiriamarin's review against another edition
3.0
Carmen is a femme fatale and a fascinating character, who elevates this work of Prosper Merimee, even if the writing and story are not complex.
emilysherr's review against another edition
4.0
i really really liked carmen despite the lack of morals she has; the need to be free and her own ruler instead of being told what to do by men is quite a progressive feminist trope that i did not expect from a male writer of that time, and it was a pleasant surprise
dima2800's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
2.5
aliciafroy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism and Xenophobia
greyyy's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
louthecat's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
greeniezona's review against another edition
4.0
Did I know anything about Carmen, the book or the opera, before checking this out? Nope. Saw it was from Melville House's Art of the Novella series, did a cursory check of the back cover, and checked it out. Personally, I'm glad I came to the story a blank slate, because it was all fresh and brilliant and crisp. Carmen is a brilliant example of the chaotic neutral character if I've ever seen one.
A few times it felt excessively old-fashioned, but, you know, 1845?
Probably would never have read it if not for Melville House. Those chaps have done their job again.
A few times it felt excessively old-fashioned, but, you know, 1845?
Probably would never have read it if not for Melville House. Those chaps have done their job again.
ortanjy's review against another edition
4.0
Artykmaç duýguçyllyk iki tarapa hem zyýan ýetirýär. Öz durmuşymda şaýat bolan tejribäm we pikirim -- kitapdaky wakalar hem şol pikiri tassyklaýar.
Ikinjiden; durmuşda eden zatlarymyz üçin diňe biz jogapkär däl. Meselem, bolgusyz bir adam bar. Aýdaly, içýär, çekýär.. ýa gowy aragatnaşyk gurup bilenok, ýa-da töwregindäkilere zyýan berýär. Şol bolgusyzlyklara diňe adam däl-de, adamy şolar ýaly bolmaga iteren sebäpler hem günäkär.
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Gowy kitap.
Ikinjiden; durmuşda eden zatlarymyz üçin diňe biz jogapkär däl. Meselem, bolgusyz bir adam bar. Aýdaly, içýär, çekýär.. ýa gowy aragatnaşyk gurup bilenok, ýa-da töwregindäkilere zyýan berýär. Şol bolgusyzlyklara diňe adam däl-de, adamy şolar ýaly bolmaga iteren sebäpler hem günäkär.
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Gowy kitap.