Candy

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Summary: Voltair Exposed
Review: A truly remarkable and very modern rendition of Voltair's Candide served in a form that bored lit students might appreciate. First published in Paris by the Olympia Press as Lollipop, the name was changed to allow its continued publication when the first title appeared on the French Banned List. I read it in Paris in the mid fifties before attending college and came to appreciate its message denouncing philosophical optimism even before I had even heard of Voltair. Hilarious. Illuminating. Still a good read in this time of socially enforced political correctness

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Summary: candy girl denies that they were inspiration for the book
Review: Candygirl just want you all to know that even though it is eerily accurate, the book about Kate and I by Terry Southern, entitled "Candy," is an UNAUTHORIZED biography.

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Summary: A Close Encounter with "Candide"
Review: Having read Candide first, reading Candy was purely accidental, a fluke, or perhaps a dare, but part way into the book I recognized its inspiration, and enjoyed it immensely from then on. It is truly hysterical, as was the original Voltaire. Candy, however, includes snippets of ideas from other Classics: read it for yourself to see if you can guess each chapter's parent story. I have enrolled in a course that requires the reading of Candide - I am recommending Candy to the instructor who has never read it!

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Summary: Puerile and dated
Review: I didn't read the book but I saw the movie and it's stayed with me all these years. I've been looking for a copy ever since. There is a rumour that it will be released in January/2001. Does anyone have any more information?

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Summary: Where's the movie
Review: I didn't read the book but I saw the movie and it's stayed with me all these years. I've been looking for a copy ever since. There is a rumour that it will be released in January/2001. Does anyone have any more information?

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Summary: What about the movie?
Review: I read this extraordinary novel about 20 years ago and still thinking it is five stars. I've tried several times to get a copy of the movie that displays a very eclectic cast: Marlon Brando, Ringo Starr, Walther Matthau, John Astin and the unforgettable Ewa Aulin -beautiful- as Candy. I hope Amazon will soon make the effort and put this hilarious film for sale. I will be one of the first buyers, no matter the price.

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Summary: What about the movie?
Review: I read this extraordinary novel about 20 years ago and still thinking it is five stars. I've tried several times to get a copy of the movie that displays a very eclectic cast: Marlon Brando, Ringo Starr, Walther Matthau, John Astin and the unforgettable Ewa Aulin -beautiful- as Candy. I hope Amazon will soon make the effort and put this hilarious film for sale. I will be one of the first buyers, no matter the price.

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Summary: Puerile and dated
Review: I'm sure this book was once considered shocking (shocking!), now it seems simply dated and puerile. Writen in see-the-cat English, you won't need a dictionary for this one. There is one saving grace though, I now know where the ending for the movie "Dr. Strangelove" comes from. It's on page 60 of "Candy." Dr. Strangelove said: "Mine fuhrer ... I can WALK!" and Candy said: "Look, Doctor, I can ... COME!" So it might be worth a quick read for that, but I don't recommend paying full price for it.

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Summary: sick, yet gripping
Review: It has been over 35 years since I read this, but I do recall that once started, I couldn't put it down and even cut classes that a.m. to finish it. I recall also that my eyes were popping as I read of the increasingly weird adventures of this girl who back then seemed utterly stupid and unbelievable. Today, I'm not so sure what message I would receive from Candy - - will have to try a re-read. I also remember feeling physically ill after finishing it and skipped lunch too that day.

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Summary: Starts strong but falls apart
Review: It said that Southern brought on Hoffenberg because he couldn't figure out an ending and it really shows. It starts with classic Southern writing but falls off. Its like the movies me and my friends made in middle school when we couldn't figure out an ending and everyone died in the end. I don't want to spoil the end, but it's not great. The first half is essential for any hardcore hipster of the day.