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A review by kyarabereading
Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
I’ll be honest and say that this isn’t the type of book I would typically choose to read. I actually got it from the library in my college town when they had one of those “Blind Date With A Book” things. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, especially since I have never read Don Quixote, but I decided to read it anyway and I’m genuinely glad I did. It got me out of my comfort zone as a reader, and I’m very happy about that.
It was a very enjoyable read that was at times oddly deep, at times hilarious, and always full of surprises. I, for one, did not expect a book set in the 16th century to throw in random little references to things that exist in the present! And as random as that may sound, it felt, to me, like it had a purpose. I love how kooky and weird and silly the book is, and how the art style seems to match that kooky-ness so well. It was also, at times, very educational, and it was cool learning a little history through it.
This book genuinely makes me want to read Don Quixote, so I can compare and contrast it with this interpretation of it. As much as I enjoyed it, I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I knew more about the original book. We’ll see if that ends up in my TBR list lol! Also, I would like to say that I don’t particularly think I will ever read this book again, since it’s not the type of book I’m into, but it doesn’t mean I’m not glad I read it. It was still a fun read!
It was a very enjoyable read that was at times oddly deep, at times hilarious, and always full of surprises. I, for one, did not expect a book set in the 16th century to throw in random little references to things that exist in the present! And as random as that may sound, it felt, to me, like it had a purpose. I love how kooky and weird and silly the book is, and how the art style seems to match that kooky-ness so well. It was also, at times, very educational, and it was cool learning a little history through it.
This book genuinely makes me want to read Don Quixote, so I can compare and contrast it with this interpretation of it. As much as I enjoyed it, I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I knew more about the original book. We’ll see if that ends up in my TBR list lol! Also, I would like to say that I don’t particularly think I will ever read this book again, since it’s not the type of book I’m into, but it doesn’t mean I’m not glad I read it. It was still a fun read!
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Racism and Religious bigotry