Candide Audiobook (Unabridged)

" So witty. Still makes sense. "

" This book made me laugh so many times. It's monumental in its ridiculousness, yet still manages to convey solid ideas and themes. I was especially amused by Voltaire's name-bashing. This is how a satire should be. "

" A truly enjoyable bit of satire, made all the better by Voltaire's caustic wit and sharp insight. Whether his focus is on romanticism, religion, or philosophy, Voltaire's barbs sting at the same time they entertain. His like, I firmly believe, is not to be found in the world today, which is even more the pity. "

" This was the fist book of scholarly merit I read as a junior in high school. I felt so sophisticated after reading it, too! Pray tell... "

" I would recommend this book to anyone who loves and seeks to go on adventure within a book. Voltaire's use of diction and imagery make it seem like the reader is part of the book as well. Although it may be a bit out of the ordinary, it kept my interest and it kept me guessing on what would happen next. It was difficult to get in to, but once I did, it made me want to keep reading to find out the rest of the story and how Candide would end up. It's a great book overall and people should really consider reading this novel. "

" Possibly one of my favorite books, ever. "

" Hmmm... Voltaire is satirizing a philosophy which modernity has rejected, and thus this fell pretty flat. There is an appealing money vs. happiness theme as well, which still resonates. "

" First time I had read Voltaire and I enjoyed it greatly. A great read as well as being full of important philosophical insight. "

" Surprisingly hysterical and relevant, and a scant 100 or so pages. Well worth the time. "

" One of my favorite books of all time. Optimism vs. pessimism, make our garden grow, Utopia not being the answer because people are bored and have nothing to work for. "Il faut cultiver notre jardin." "

" I think I need some help understanding this book ........ "

" i don't know why, and maybe it is because my imagination is diluted with much of television's imagery... but i can't help mentally placing the Pythons in the place of all the characters in this book. with a young Michael Palin playing Candide. :D "

" A great ride in French and survives its English translations. Voltaire leaves no stone unturned. "

" A must read for anyone interested in The Enlightenment. "

" 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. "

" I thought the book was strange. All of the adventures that Candide must go through just to discover that Cunegonde is no longer beautiful. I understand that it is a satirical piece but some of it was ridiculous. "

" I taught this as part of a world literature class. It was a challenging book but very interesting. It reminds me of Peer Gynt in its scope. Memorable characters and a lovely ending. "

" Tout est pour le mieux... Dans le meilleur des mondes possibles. "

" Selected from my 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (Edited by Peter Boxall) list. "

" 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 "

" 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 "

" 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 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. "