Zorba the Greek

WOULD NOT RECOMMEND

I loved the author's writing style. However, although I admired Zorba's 'free' lifestyle and attitude, I thought he was a scroungy, gross, lazy pervert. Won't recommend this one!

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Loved it.

Wonderful book. I saw the movie years ago but barely remembered it. I enjoyed it immensley. This book has been analysed many times. I'll just say this, if you've never read it, you should. Zorba is one of the greatest characters in all literature.

THIS PLACE GETS NUKED

BOOOMMM

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Perspective from a Greek-American High School Student

When I read this book two years in seventh grade, I did not anticipate the impact in which this novel would have on my understanding and appreciation of philosophy. Kazantzakis was a masterful author, and his thinking was revolutionary for the twentieth century. This is one of the greatest introspects into the philosophy, and is a brilliant work of journey on the part of the author. Kazantzakis, sadly, is and underappreciated author in world literature, but he left a tremendous mark with this book. It is completely original, an escape from the conventional and a trip to a world unimagined by most. As a Greek-American, it also broadened my understanding of the island of Crete, where my own grandfather was born and raised.

One of the most underrated classics ever written!

'Zorba the Greek' is simply a great novel. Kazantzakis is brilliant in his dialogue, story-telling, and word pictures. I have read Zorba over and over again, particularly when I want to feel the vibrant life of Greek culture. Many find themselves in opposition to Kazantzakis' philosophies, but this book should be savored for its pure celebration of life, brilliantly embodied in Zorba and his intellectual boss and friend, a young British Greek. Sexist, yes. Anti-religious, yes. But a great read, nonetheless!

Zorba should be your role model

I read the book 3 times, in the original language, and a Bulgarian and English translation over a span of 10 years... It makes me laugh and cry over the same lines still... If you have any love for humanity, you MUST read this book or your spiritual life is not going to be complete... Inspiring.

freakin' amazing

i found this in a used bookshop and thought to myself 'hey, i have three dollars and i've heard this title somewhere before, and nothing else here has grabbed me...why not?' i'm amazingly glad i purchased it. i...i can't endorse it highly enough. books don't get any better than this. interesting and dynamic characters, compelling storyline, and some of the most incredibly beautiful writing i've ever had the privilege to read...this book has it all. the end is amazing...but then again, so is the beginning...and all the stuff in between is really great too...dude, the whole thing's awesome. read this book. now.

Life-changing

Not much to be said, this is among the top-five best books in the last three centuries. Kazantzakis is one of the few men that truely experienced life- life as the highest gift and power. And Zorba screams it out. A life-changing experience, every person interested in understanding why we are alive should read this book.

Bad Book

I just got done reading this book for my Eng. class and I must say, it is one of the worst books that I have read in a long time. Although it gave Zorba's philosphy on life in various ways, I do not think that it is at all a very interesting book to read.

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