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Candide
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bookshelves: classics, short, 1001, france
Apr 27, 2015
bookshelves: classics, short, 1001, france
A fast paced, short and entertaining classic. A satire of the philosophic ideas of extreme optimism summarised by “All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds”. A ridiculous number of misfortunes happen to Candide and his companions but he still clings himself of the idea that everything is for the best. The book reminded me of The 100 year old who climbed our of the window and disappeared (or something like that) because of the crazy coincidences and humorous tone.
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Apr 12, 2022 05:17AM
I had so much fun reading Candide! Maybe I'll revisit it soon!
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Dimebag wrote: "I had so much fun reading Candide! Maybe I'll revisit it soon!" i hope you will enjoy it the same when you re-read it.
Who knew a several hundred year old satire could be so entertaining? The kurt Vonnegut of his day, sounds like. I added this some time ago, thx to your review and Manny’s, et al. Will have to get to reading it “soon”.
It’s strange a writer whom “everybody read” - and not just this work but all of it - except for this one work - is largely forgotten. “Voltairism” was a real thing and a big deal back in the day. He was very anti-Catholic though in a world where the church held a lot more sway….
Really, only three stars for Candide? I think he was making fun of theological optimism. I’d give it at least four stars, but I enjoyed your review nonetheless!
Nice review , I liked this book too.
Why haven’t you accepted my friend request Adina?A bit rude but whatever
TI-30X wrote: "Why haven’t you accepted my friend request Adina?A bit rude but whatever" Because I had no interaction with you before and because we do not have that many books in common. I receive a few requests/day and I have to refuse some of them in order to keep my number of friends manageable, meaning reading and liking their reviews and from time to time. It’s nothing personal.
Ray wrote: "Who knew a several hundred year old satire could be so entertaining? The kurt Vonnegut of his day, sounds like. I added this some time ago, thx to your review and Manny’s, et al. Will have to get t..." oh, I love Kurt Vonnegut. I am not sure they are too similar but maybe they have some common points.
Richard S wrote: "It’s strange a writer whom “everybody read” - and not just this work but all of it - except for this one work - is largely forgotten. “Voltairism” was a real thing and a big deal back in the day. H..." i now like him even more.
Dmitri wrote: "Really, only three stars for Candide? I think he was making fun of theological optimism. I’d give it at least four stars, but I enjoyed your review nonetheless!" I know he deserves more, but I just felt this way at that moment.
Henry wrote: "Nice review , I liked this book too." Thank you.
