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I could've done better today, 27 pages on a Saturday is fine, but it could be better. I have been distracted for the past few days by useless distractions. But oh well that's just the way it is. I feel like I have been with this book for enough time now. I am okay for it to start ending. I still love it, sinner that I am, and may God strike me down if that's not true (that's a Sancho reference for those unfamiliar)->
— Jul 04, 2026 06:27PM
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Really and truly, all those who enjoy histories like this one ought to show their gratitude to Cide Hamete, its first author, for his care in telling us its smallest details and clearly bringing everything, no matter how trivial, to light. He depicts thoughts, reveals imaginations, responds to tacit questions, clarifies doubts, resolves arguments; in short, he expresses the smallest points that curiosity might ever d
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LH
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Couldn't sleep last night, so I'm only putting so many pages today. What a cruelty that they're making my old buddy Sancho whip himself 3300 times for their sick elitist amusement. May the gray save him, and may God punish the unjust, and may Sancho get double the amount of pain in gold; for God rewards the meek and punishes the sly, and it's better to have two birds in hand than two in the bush, and it's better to h
— Jul 06, 2026 06:13PM
LH
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The duchess and duke are the perfect refresher the book was needing at this point. The couple is mischievous, they play along, she adores Sancho (as any sane person will), and, as rich people will, they play mind games with people they consider of lesser worth for their own amusing and entertainment.
I'm at a high point right now where they seem to be getting into a conflict with an enemy tribe.
— Jul 05, 2026 06:38PM
I'm at a high point right now where they seem to be getting into a conflict with an enemy tribe.
LH
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What a beautiful wedding, what a beautiful wedding says a bridesmaid to a waiter!
— Jun 30, 2026 03:51PM
LH
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Slow and steady. I could've read more today, but the distractions were many and good.
— Jun 29, 2026 06:58PM
LH
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The Knight of the Green Cape is an amazing character and I instantly liked him. How was Cervantes about to do that so effortlessly? With only a few lines he establishes atmosphere, depth, and boom, you like the character. He's real, he's fully fleshed out, and you connect with him.
Also, the curds in the helmet? I can see where Chavo del Ocho takes his inspiration for his shenanigans. Don't even get me started on the
— Jun 28, 2026 06:43PM
Also, the curds in the helmet? I can see where Chavo del Ocho takes his inspiration for his shenanigans. Don't even get me started on the
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Jul 04, 2026 06:31PM
It's still fascinating to experience a plethora of tales, histories, personages, all incredibly unique and tied to European folklore. I admire the weight of this book, and see its valor. But for me the episodic style (granted DonQui and Sancho are constant) sort of weighs down on the purpose of reading through a massive novel. 90% of all literature isn't half as good as half of this book though. I am just sharing my thoughts.
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