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beautifulminutiae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Racism, Murder, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Rape
lay_kone's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Violence, Kidnapping, Death, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, Rape, Sexual violence, War, Religious bigotry, Confinement, Animal death, Slavery, Torture, and Antisemitism
Minor: Cannibalism
blanquiblue2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Candide endures homelessness, witnesses the atrocities of war, observes the deadly effects of syphilis, and sees men drowning at sea, auto-da-fé hangings, theft, massacres, and disembowelments. Contrastingly, he encounters the riches of Eldorado, a place where mud consists of gold, diamonds, rubies, and emeralds. Despite the extreme kindness of the people and the absence of courts of justice and prisons, Candide grows extremely bored and decides to leave. Throughout his journey, Candide encounters individuals who have lost everything they once had or who possess abundance yet fail to appreciate it.
I enjoyed every aspect of reading this book; it had me chuckling at the comical contrasts Voltaire drew between Candide's constant and abstract philosophizing and the harsh realities he encountered. The writing is beautifully crafted and effortlessly draws the reader in, thanks to its episodic nature that maintains a brisk pace. I was particularly impressed by Voltaire's ability to write dynamically and profoundly, covering a wide array of essential topics about humanity and the world. Like many classics, Voltaire's Candide possesses a timeless quality and a remarkable ability to resonate profoundly with each successive generation of readers who encounter it.
*derived from the greek pan, meaning "all", and glossa, meaning "tongue", suggesting talk with no substance
Graphic: Cannibalism, Murder, Sexual violence, Violence, War, Gore, Death, Rape, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicide, Terminal illness, Physical abuse, Xenophobia, and Torture
jamydja's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Slavery
andremay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
2🌟 because of the critique of optimism (which is why this book was created in the first place).
Graphic: Rape, Xenophobia, War, Racism, Racial slurs, Death, Torture, and Slavery
aelien's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Violence, Slavery, Colonisation, Racism, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Rape, and Antisemitism
heysoupcadet's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Racial slurs, War, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Slavery, Rape, Murder, Antisemitism, Trafficking, Torture, and Racism
hotbitch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Cannibalism, Slavery, Torture, Racial slurs, Racism, Antisemitism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Religious bigotry, and Sexual assault
littletenor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Rape, Violence, Trafficking, and Slavery
Minor: Animal death and Death
haleyscomet1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Rape and Cannibalism
Moderate: Slavery