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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
Candide (optimism), first published in 1759, has a lot to do with destiny, and how everything in preordained. Thus, whatever you do to try to change your life, you cannot possibly change it. If you are meant to meet a specific person, no matter what the situation is, you will run into them.

This satire is the most unique story I have ever read; I did not know...
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I studied philosophy in college. A professor who taught us about Leibniz, theodicy, and similar subjects mentioned Candide to the class. Ten years later, I still am interested in philosophy but with the challenges of career and life in general, I'm interested in readable, not overly long books in philosophy to read. I thought Candide fit the bill. Well, it is very...
Published on Nov 11 2001 by David L. Bernard


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1.0 out of 5 stars At times interesting, but poorly written., Jan 14 2001
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While Candide is mildly amusing, what shows more than Voltaire's wit is his laziness. He shows nothing while telling everything. A good read for the literarily weak or inexperienced. A few hours worth of yawning for everyone else. There are novels far more deserving of the "Classic" title, if one has the guts to take an honest look and form his own opinion. But let the lemmings have their fun. Those with minds know better.
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      Candide by Voltaire (Paperback - Jan 1 1991)
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