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I am not generally a fan of satire, but the way that Swift told his story made it feel more similar to an adventure story than satire. And yet, I was also quite thrilled that such an old book could feel so modern in its commentary on society. The book isn't necessarily a fun read and in some places it feels too repetitive. However, that repetition really emphasizes the ridiculousness of prejudice. In the end I liked the book and I am glad that I read it.
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I wish I had been able to give this classic more time. I picked it up expecting a light, funny children's book. Well, it's not that. It's a examination of mankind. Why do we act the way we do? What makes one person or being 'better' than another?
ONe thing I did learn from reading this story is this: If I am going to mark a long list of classics off my list, I need to be willing to invest the time to each one. It's 2011 and things move at the speed of smart phones, HD and highspeed internet. Whe ...more
ONe thing I did learn from reading this story is this: If I am going to mark a long list of classics off my list, I need to be willing to invest the time to each one. It's 2011 and things move at the speed of smart phones, HD and highspeed internet. Whe ...more
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