History of My Life (Volumes I & II)

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Summary: My book club's favorite
Review: This has gotten the best reponse this year from my book club.
We used the review guide to search out pertinent questions to
discuss at the group. What a cameleon Cassanova was as he
finagled into,and mingled with, the church hierachy, professional
musicians, and nobility. I have lots of questions that the
books did not answer, and after reading other books on him, ('Casanova in love' and the 'Man who Loved Women',I
want to know more. What a shame this man, who was such a great
reader, writer and accomplishment speaker, was not cloned!

Rating:
Summary: amusing reading for a rainy day and beyond.
Review: This is one of those books that after you finish it, you sit back and say, "now what am I going to read?" This is such a satisfying set of books that cannot be topped with a more delicious piece of literature. Casanova is an exquisite storyteller because he takes such obvious delight in reliving his past pleasures. And what an adventurer! You get to know him beyond his bad reputation of a womanizer and learn of what an intelligent man he was. His stories of daily life in the 18th century are romantic and amusing, and really give you a good idea what life back then was like. Especially interesting are his meetings with monarchs and other important people during that time. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who isn't interested in history, or doesn't have the patience enough to sit through it all--about 3600 pages total.

Rating:
Summary: amusing reading for a rainy day and beyond.
Review: This is one of those books that after you finish it, you sit back and say, "now what am I going to read?" This is such a satisfying set of books that cannot be topped with a more delicious piece of literature. Casanova is an exquisite storyteller because he takes such obvious delight in reliving his past pleasures. And what an adventurer! You get to know him beyond his bad reputation of a womanizer and learn of what an intelligent man he was. His stories of daily life in the 18th century are romantic and amusing, and really give you a good idea what life back then was like. Especially interesting are his meetings with monarchs and other important people during that time. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who isn't interested in history, or doesn't have the patience enough to sit through it all--about 3600 pages total.

Rating:
Summary: amusing reading for a rainy day and beyond.
Review: This is one of those books that after you finish it, you sit back and say, "now what am I going to read?" This is such a satisfying set of books that cannot be topped with a more delicious piece of literature. Casanova is an exquisite storyteller because he takes such obvious delight in reliving his past pleasures. And what an adventurer! You get to know him beyond his bad reputation of a womanizer and learn of what an intelligent man he was. His stories of daily life in the 18th century are romantic and amusing, and really give you a good idea what life back then was like. Especially interesting are his meetings with monarchs and other important people during that time. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who isn't interested in history, or doesn't have the patience enough to sit through it all--about 3600 pages total.

Rating:
Summary: One Hell of a Life
Review: This is the fourth time I have read Casanova's autobiography (6 double volumes total) and with each new reading I discover some overlooked tidbit. These books are time consuming due to all of the Latin terminology, place names and length. However, this man's life is beyond legendary. He experienced more by the time he was 16 than most experience in their entire existance and he takes great pleasure in describing every adventure in vivid detail. His is a colorful, lush and grandiose life well worth exploring.

Rating:
Summary: Unbelievable!
Review: Wow! That about sums up this love god. You'll probably blush while reading this, but that's OK. Casanova would want it that way. His adventures are amazing and I kept thinking, is this guy making this stuff up? I wish I knew. Read it in sittings, because it is loooonnnnng.