Candide (Gildan Media Edition) Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I only read it for school. "

" This is an absolute classic which I read at school and am looking forward to re-reading, though it's worth getting notes on it while you read it to fully understand the background. "

" I know Voltaire was doing a whole lot of mocking and satirical of the idea that "everything in the world is for the best", but it sort of came off as depressing. During this second half of the book I found it funny that Candide would throw his money at everyone hoping it will fix their problems, but it actually didn't help at all (applies to today also) and his wealth just made him a target to be robbed. I also liked how Voltaire was pretty much saying that the real way to end human suffering is not by debating about the true nature of the world, but practical action. "

" So charming. I can't help but fall for Candide, the eternal optimist. No matter what happens, there is always a silver lining SOMEWHERE. There has to be, right? Very charming and likable. "

" This was my second read through. I remembered it as being weird, but I think I read a version without footnotes previously. With the footnotes, it was easy to understand what was being satirized. "

" I really enjoyed this book.I listened to the audio verion and it was great. Candide is a guy everyone knows. "

" My favorite ever from Voltaire! "

" "We must cultivate our own garden." "

" Amazing that Voltaire wrote this in 3 days! "

" Quite witty and short enough to read over a weekend if you have the spare time. Letters on England is no doubt my next 'Voltaire' stop. "

" A fantastic book. It's hard to believe it was written so long ago. I loved the intelligence, play on names and sarcastic humor. I definitely learned a lot of knew things from this read! "

" Read this in French class "

" I can get behind any book whose basic purpose is to say 'optimism is for chumps.' "

" This book got better as it went along. Parts of it are quite funny and it carries a Zen message that pops out at the end if you're open-minded enough to see it. "

" This series of comical tragedies satirizes philosophy of bygone era and human nature's tendency toward unhappiness and complaining. It's wonderfully short, but too dated to have much impact. "

" A fine snapshot of a historical moment. The funniest genuine old philosophy book I know. "

" Read this book three times and I enjoy it every time. I laugh at are hero all the way through, with his dull wit and optimistic views. Blind love, and a friend that will not die. A great read. "

" This is my all time favorite book. Fast paced and full of surprises. Just great. I read it every year. "

" One of my favorite books. Absurd, but in a sarcastically, witty way. A great read. "

" Candide is a short, comical story about a bastard prince who gets exiled, travels to El Dorado, and then back to his home land just to marry his old (and now ugly) lover to spite her brother. It's fast paced and excitingly rich with irony and over-the-top drama. "

" Words cannot describe this book! After reading it, I still have no clue what it was about xD. This must mean that my brain was too overwhelmed with Candide's AWESOMENESS to be able to comprehend anything! For anyone who wants to blow their minds with CRAZY SHIT, I would recommend this book. "

" Voltaire's classic novel about Candide. He is an 18th century character who wanders around the world through various adventures. It includes the character of Dr. Pangloss, who is eternally optimistic about everything. "

" An old story that retains a fresh voice for modern readers and a curious contemplation on why people suffer. I'd like to read David Rachoff's new book, Half-Empty, for his thoughts on the role of optimism. "

" Excellent read. Entertaining story with just the right amount of sarcasm that makes it still funny today. Very well thought out and enacted by Voltaire. "

" Wonderfu, funny, wicked "Il faut culticer son jardin" is my philosophy of life "

" This novel is one of greatest novel all time. The storyline is beautiful. The events that take place is more thrillering after one another. nothing more to say but yes! "

" It was amusing. But I had a hard time trying to pay attention to it. The things that happen are absolutely ridiculous but its awesome in that way "

" It was hilarious ... too far from reality!! "

" Just stay at home and work in your garden. That is happiness. "

" Classic for a reason. Old humor that stands the test of time and is relevant today. Human nature must not change... "

" The Enlightenment boiled down to sarcasm. Love this book. "

" had to read it for my humanities class but i actually slightly enjoyed it as opposed to being tortured. "

" I was surprised to find how much I enjoyed this book, even though it was written so long ago. I think I read it for a class in college, but I can't remember for what subject or for what purpose. You'll be surprised how many familiar themes and plots are crammed into this little book. "