r/AskReddit 14h ago

What's the best book you've ever read?

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u/Federal-Bag-8788 14h ago

Many books are worth to read, but my favourite one is Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. Sounds like I'm pretending to be an intellectual (I'm not a huge reader, actually), but seriously I love that book. I've read both adult and child-oriented versions, and it's simply hilarious. I also love how it glorifies "following your dreams" regardless of your age. Don Quixote is simply timeless and I'm proud of being an spaniard.

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u/thuglifecarlo 13h ago

I had no idea that Don Quixote was a character. I just knew it as a cheap Japanese store with good deals.

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u/Federal-Bag-8788 13h ago

hahaha here in Spain Don Quixote is well known as a book and as a character, despite some people despite it (it is considered overrated by some people). I think there can be better books, but it is still great. I reccomend it to you πŸ˜‰

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u/Attention_waskey 13m ago

Definitely worth it, it’s not a difficult/trying book, an easy read and leaves a beautiful aftertaste. I always look at windmills with bit more love now. This book makes the world view a lil better.

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u/TooncesDroveMe 12h ago

Definitely laughed out loud reading Don Quixote, it is one my favorites!...there is a reason this book is still read and loved centuries after being written ❀️

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u/Federal-Bag-8788 12h ago

true πŸ˜πŸ‘

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u/Dybbuk-Shmybbuk 10h ago

I was surprised how easily I got through Don Quixote. It’s really entertaining.

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u/-ethereality- 6h ago

this book was hilarious Cervantes' humour is something special

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u/No-Term-1979 12h ago

I smite thee white windmill of Andalucia! /s in tone but not subject.