Candido (Candide) (Abridged) Audiobook

" 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. "

" May reread again after reading about the certain philosophical theories Voltaire was trying to debunk. "

" Hilarious and thought provoking! A lot of so-called classics are so terribly dry and dated, but 'Candide' is one that actually deserves to be called a classic and enjoyed on its own merits rather than endured on history's behalf. The story is witty, engaging, and full of double meaning that turn all sorts of preconceptions upside down and inside out. What's more, though it is set in the past, and references history, the ideas are still extremely relevant to present day; I think there is a lot of sense in the conclusion. 'Candide' was really rewarding, intellectually and just for a laugh. Read it! "

" I really hated this book "

" Read this in French class "

" If we do not find anything very pleasant, at least we shall find something new. - This is the best story ever. EVER! The value and perils of optimism and pessimism; plainly told, but so smartly. It is Voltaire, of course. A top ten piece of literature for me. "

" Fast-paced read, very humurous and true. "

" Quick and fun read, open to many levels of interpretation. Philosophical or whimsical, whatever your take is is best. "

" It was a much easier read than I expected. I am very glad that I finished this book. "

" i liked how Candide looks up through hardships and how he struggles in life "

" Surprisingly quick and easy to read. I found it to be humorous and came away knowing exactly why Voltaire is known as a master satirist. "

" A motherfuckings masterpiece!!! Hillarious and highly recommendable!!! "

" thank you voltaire for expressing what I would never be able to. "

" "Cause and effect chased Candide from the castle with great kicks on the backside." "

" Had to read this six years ago, I didn't finish, and I didn't much like it. I had to read it for another class this year, and it was great. Very quick read and not at all boring. It's even a bit funny. "

" What a hoot! Voltaire is absolutely hilarious. My only wish is that Leibniz were still alive to have read it. "

" Epic fiction; was probably the best of the Summer readings in my opinion wasn't boring. "

" The story is not as interesting as I thought it would be, and the philosophy is quite naive. May be I'm judging it by today's standards, but hey I was not born yesterday. "

" I've met Voltaire's Signore Pococurante character hundreds of times before. "

" This is the best of all possible worlds... "

" 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. "