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Candide [CSA Word]

By: Voltaire
Narrated by: Andrew Sachs
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 Candide and his tutor, Pangloss, travel the globe trying to follow the philosophy "All is for the best in this, the best of all possible worlds". However, they are stung and let down at every turn, being robbed, tortured, and ridiculed, amongst other trials.

On hearing about their often disastrous travels, a listener feels unfortunately less than empathetic, and can't help laughing out loud at this very funny account of the trail our optimistic travellers take, and at their eternal and endearing joy at the world and its potential discoveries.

Read beautifully by Andrew Sachs.

©2007 CSA Telltapes Ltd (P)2007 CSA Telltapes Ltd Classics European World Literature Funny Witty Imperialism

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I struggled a bit with the book, but the delivery made it worth listening to the end. I'm glad I persevered.

A brilliant reading of an odd book

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What a strange book. I would think it was a children's book if it weren't so gruesome in parts. Romps through at a rapid pace the trek throughout the world of a silly naive man and his philosophical friends. Basically telling you, don't think too much, just work hard and enjoy life. Think Voltaire would have been quicker to just read the Bible, John 16:33 "here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows, but take heart, because I have overcome the world". Also found the little ditties from Saint-Saens fossils between each chapter added the the speed of the romp, and a bit unnecessary.

Tres bizarre

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This story is crazy and seems illogical but somehow fuses meaningful philosophy without us even noticing. It’s definitely the funniest philosophy book I’ve ever read. The problem with all the silliness is that it’s hard to get a real connection with the characters. What stood out to me is the incredible voice acting by Andrew Sachs, sometimes I would forget that it’s just one person.

Mad but magnificent

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Can’t fault the story or the narration. I just wish this version didn’t have ridiculous musical interludes at the end of each chapter and section

Andrew Sachs great, musical interludes rubbish

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This has been on my ‘must read’/‘must hear’ for so long : i’m glad I finally did. Voltaire is a great storyteller, and it is clear that Candide is his magnum opus. Beautifully narrated by Andrew Sachs, with excellent choice of background music

Excellent

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Truly well narrated by Andrew Sachs. Each character retained their personality throughout. A thoroughly enjoyable audio book.

The best of all possible audible renditions.

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Brilliantly satirical picaresque adventures superbly read by Sachs. Why read this book when you can sit back and enjoy such a fine performance?

No wonder it's a classic

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Tís is a very funny book at times, the hapless cadide loveable and yet detestable at times undertaking his personal journey through life is something everyone should enjoy.

Andrew Sachs is a great narrator, I'm not a huge fan of the background chapter music myself but it wouldn't dissuade me from recommending this recording

Great classic tale

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I picked this book on a whim, I had heard of Voltaire but had no idea or expectations of the story.
the plot was very simple, a very easy listen and I'm sure that I missed the meaning of the story but I found it a very nice way to pass 3 hours or so.

No expectations

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This tale at face value & listened too hundreds of years after it was written can seem absurd. It’s an abstract tale, a parody of optimism among many other things.
The characters represent various encounters life May bring, (such constant elusiveness & unavailability in the case of Cunegonde) It’s certainly more complex than it seems.
A master class in characterisation by Andrew Sachs.
Recommended !

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