>one of the most beloved novels of the 18th century>21th century female readers don't even know it exists>male leftists HATE itWhy is that?
>>24726492It's annoying to modern sensibilities in general, I'd say. I cannot imagine any of the male rightists I know liking it even remotely
>>24726492>male leftists HATE itI'm guessing they also don't know it exists.
>>24726713>don't knowSo haven't read it, like OP
>>24726733Should I?
>>24726780Honestly, no. Rousseau's an odd writer atp. I like his long form essays but do not like The Confessions, Emile, or the novel. Actually, The Confessions are frequently amusing, if not in the best of ways
>>24726808>Rousseau's an odd writer atpHow so?
>>24726837In some respects (works) he's dated, in others perennial
>>24726853Isn't that true of any old author still worth reading? Personally, I tend to prefer the dated aspects of old works.
>>24726868Then read Confessions. If you like it, read the novel, as the sentiment there is nearly the same
>>24726713Have you seen the goodreads reviews?All the negative reviews are by men whose top rated books are by Stephen King, Rowling and Star Wars adaptations.
>>24726868Lol, are you really going to listen to someone who uses terms as "dated" and who only read the summary? The joke's on you.
>>24726901I have a Goodreads account, but I've never paid attention to the reviews and ratings because they're embarrassingly bad. Maybe there are some good reviewers I could maybe follow to maybe make the site a little more useful, but it's not something I've gone out of my way to look into.
>>24726904Cut the jive talk, smurf breath
>>24726808Reveries of a Solitary Walker is also good
>>24727671Yeah, that was actually the first one of his I read
>>24726918No, don't bother.
