Don Quixote

Remember -- the primary criterion is how well it helps me stay awake on my commute. This doesn't. It's not poorly-written. It's just old. Remember, this is arguably the original Western novel. Back in the day, it was a sign of literary prowess to digress all over the landscape, include a plethora of topical in-jokes, and generally try to dazzle your audience with rococo writin' skilz. It doesn't work for 21st century Americans.

Si tuve que leer esto para el colegio, que por lo menos cuente en mi reto de lectura......more

3.5⭐️......more

4 stars because the edition is absolutely wonderful. Dore's illustrations, very helpful comments, and an impressive effort to turn two volumes into one preserving the essence of both. Regarding Cervantes himself. I'm sure he was a rockstar of his time, he obviously had a great sense of humour and wa......more

3.5 me gustó......more

Un clásico que si no fuera por la forma de narración seguramente me hubiese gustado más, sin embargo esta lleno de mensajes para llevarse al final de la lectura.......more