Candide, of Het optimisme by Voltaire
Candide, of Het optimisme

Voltaire

Candide, of Het optimisme

Voltaire with Hans van Pinxteren (Translator)

156 pages first pub 1759 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective fast-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 15,248 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
funny 64%
reflective 54%
dark 24%
challenging 23%
lighthearted 23%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
tense 5%
emotional 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 20%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 34% | Character: 21% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 31% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.52

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