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cgcpoems's review
2.0
I had a few books out of the 13 of the Confessions to read for school (1-5, & 8) & much like the other books I’ve read this year for school, I set out with the intention of reading the entire book instead of just the required portions. & I just couldn’t do it. I couldn’t finish this.
It’s very thick, even for the time. Many of the passages say basically the same thing over & over. (I feel kind of weird rating religious texts, but as I'm not part of a religion I find it easier to rate them objectively without bias.) It was exhausting to read this, to be honest. I got through the first eight & a half books & I realized I was forcing myself to read it. & I figure, life is too short to force yourself to read things you don’t have to. So I stopped.
Maybe eventually I’ll pick this book up again & be able to read all 13 books, but for now I’m just not at a point where I can enjoy it.
It’s very thick, even for the time. Many of the passages say basically the same thing over & over. (I feel kind of weird rating religious texts, but as I'm not part of a religion I find it easier to rate them objectively without bias.) It was exhausting to read this, to be honest. I got through the first eight & a half books & I realized I was forcing myself to read it. & I figure, life is too short to force yourself to read things you don’t have to. So I stopped.
Maybe eventually I’ll pick this book up again & be able to read all 13 books, but for now I’m just not at a point where I can enjoy it.
annewithabook's review
5.0
This is a beautiful book, but also difficult and tedious to read at times. The book starts with Augustine's autobiography (the 'confessions' of his past), which I absolutely adored, though it is also sobering to read. Augustine goes into great detail of the weaknesses of his heart, and is relatable to any Christian living in the modern world. It is strange how many of the temptations Augustine faced are just as apparent in our modern culture as in his time. The last few chapters (or books) in this book were difficult for me to get through because they comprise of his theological musings. For example, he spends nearly an entire chapter talking about the enigma of time. While it was fascinating, it was also extremely tedious. However, this is a fascinating theological study of human nature, and a must read for any Christian (or anyone curious to learn more about Christianity).
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