Candide

Voltaire

6 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2019–2020.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What are your favorite books or essays written at least 100 years ago? 2019 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life? 2020 · 1 recommendation