Reviews

Candide by Voltaire

ohayraynay's review against another edition

I couldn't get into it

tiffyelefano's review against another edition

4.0

An interesting and poignant jab at a philosophical take wrapped in an absolutely hilarious and gripping story. 4 stars.

doiread's review against another edition

funny reflective fast-paced

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

3.25

Just like Candide, bourgeois satire sailed and crashed here

thevelvetunderground's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes

calebmatthews's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring

3.25

naya16's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

angus_mckeogh's review against another edition

3.0

Reminded me of a very dark comic movie from years back called Very Bad Things. The worst case scenario happens in every scene. And it's ultimately a disguised treatise about nobility, violence, human nature, and much much more. Could've been written in the modern era and wouldn't seem dated. Pretty good read.

rijahabib's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

4.0

earlgrey24's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

keroquero's review against another edition

A weak critique that no longer applies to modern conditions.