222 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781098830847
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 16 May 2019
Description
Candide, ou l'Optimisme (1759) is a French satire by the Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire, English translations of which have been titled Candide: Or, All for the Best (1759); Candide: Or, The Optimist (1762); and Candide: Or, Optimism (1947). T...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,772 reviews
Moods
funny 64%
reflective 57%
dark 26%
challenging 24%
lighthearted 22%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
tense 5%
emotional 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 35% | Character: 20% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 31% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Rape, Racism, ViolenceModerate
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222 pages • first pub 1759 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781098830847
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 16 May 2019
Description
Candide, ou l'Optimisme (1759) is a French satire by the Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire, English translations of which have been titled Candide: Or, All for the Best (1759); Candide: Or, The Optimist (1762); and Candide: Or, Optimism (1947). T...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,772 reviews
Moods
funny 64%
reflective 57%
dark 26%
challenging 24%
lighthearted 22%
hopeful 8%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
tense 5%
emotional 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 35% | Character: 20% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 31% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Slavery, Antisemitism, War