A review by rach_s
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

adventurous funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I debated on whether I liked this book or not for a while. Honestly, it was long-winded in the way most classics are, but it also had moments I found amusing. I can see why it was such a hit back then, but it doesn't fit my modern tastes. What I did like was how random the story was, as you could not predict what shenanigans Don Quixote would be up to given his madness, and it was hilarious to see a madman paired with a wise fool. At the same time, there were pages of just dialogue, some of which were literal soliloquies to various things, which I was tempted to skim over half the time.