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Inferno by Dante Alighieri
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it was amazing

“Do not be afraid; our fate cannot be taken from us; it is a gift.�

“There is no greater sorrow than to recall our times of joy in wretchedness.�

“Wisdom is earned, not given.�

“One ought to be afraid of nothing other than things possessed of power to do us harm, but things innocuous need not be feared.�

A must-read in this journey of life! The best read of the year so far :)
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November 25, 2022 – Shelved

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message 1: by Di yan (new)

Di yan best best best


7jane I quite enjoyed this, and the other two parts also :D


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Di yan wrote: "best best best"

Indeed it is the best! For life :)


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) 7jane wrote: "I quite enjoyed this, and the other two parts also :D"

Jane, I am thrilled to know that you already devoured these beauties :) :D


SoRoLi (Sonja) ♡  Best read of the year! That sounds great! I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much, Meghna!


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) ⊱Sonja•●❤️ wrote: "Best read of the year! That sounds great! I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much, Meghna!"

Thanks, Sonja! I so much wish it to be declared "The Emblem of Life" :)


message 7: by Tina (new)

Tina Wow, your best read of 2022! I'll look into this one Meghna! Great review 🤩


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Tina wrote: "Wow, your best read of 2022! I'll look into this one Meghna! Great review 🤩"

Thanks, lovely Tina! :)
It is uncomparable :)


message 9: by Barbara (new)

Barbara Question, do you think our fate cannot be changed?? Just curious. I question this all the time. I'd love your opinions!!! Please????


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Barbara wrote: "Question, do you think our fate cannot be changed?? Just curious. I question this all the time. I'd love your opinions!!! Please????"

A very legit and interesting topic of discussion, Barbara!
I kept ruminating on this question for many years now and came to conclude that no one can ever know the answer.
We need to know the final fate for ourselves, then can only know if we were able to change it or not. Without having a reference one can never know if I could bring the change or not.
From when we are born till we die, we can never know our fate or future or even the next moment. So better to just live and strive for the better, hope it made sense :)


message 11: by Nika (new)

Nika Great quotes, Meghna!
I especially loved this one: “Wisdom is earned, not given.�
I'm so glad that you thoroughly enoyed Dante Alighieri's work! :)


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Barbara wrote: "Question, do you think our fate cannot be changed?? Just curious. I question this all the time. I'd love your opinions!!! Please????"

Adding a tad more - We do hear people mentioning doing karma and executing responsibility, and taking up work as worship. I am a very optimistic person and believe that whatever has to happen will happen, but we can't ruin the present and our present mental state by just fearing or conjecturing the future. So better to propel forward with a smile, no matter what! :)


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Nika wrote: "Great quotes, Meghna!
I especially loved this one: “Wisdom is earned, not given.�
I'm so glad that you thoroughly enoyed Dante Alighieri's work! :)"


Oh yes, Nika! I loved Dante and Inferno/ the Divine Comedy, are the elixirs of life! :)


message 14: by Barbara (new)

Barbara Meghna wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Question, do you think our fate cannot be changed?? Just curious. I question this all the time. I'd love your opinions!!! Please????"

A very legit and interesting topic of discussi..."


So true. Some believe that no matter what they do, fate will intervene to their destiny. I always thought I had control of my destiny, which at times I do. Be kind, get kind. Be mean, get mean. Yet, am I fated to die at 80 or do I have control to change that in the way that I eat? It's a fascinating subject. You're right, we'll know when we are dead🤣


message 15: by Meghhnaa (last edited Nov 25, 2022 11:33AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Barbara wrote: "Meghna wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Question, do you think our fate cannot be changed?? Just curious. I question this all the time. I'd love your opinions!!! Please????"

A very legit and interesting to..."


"Thoughts" are the riskiest tool. They are harmless till the time they are under our control, but the moment we become their slave, then everything goes topsy-turvy.
So true, few think fate intervenes, without even realizing it is not fate but we ourselves intervening in our way to happiness :-D
Indeed a fascinating subject, and let us enjoy the now without breaking our heads to know the future :P


message 16: by Art (new) - rated it 4 stars

Art Happy to see you enjoyed it, Meghna. 😍 Ageless classic!


message 17: by Carmen (new) - added it

Carmen Great review.


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Art wrote: "Happy to see you enjoyed it, Meghna. 😍 Ageless classic!"

Thanks so much, Art! :) <3


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Carmen wrote: "Great review."

Thanks heartily, Carmen! <3


message 20: by Cara (new)

Cara Wonderful review, Meghna💓!!!!!


message 21: by Bethy (new)

Bethy Moore “Our fate can not be taken from us.� what an absolutely beautiful quote! Spectacular review, Meghna! And if it has truly been your best read, I’ll be reading it before the end of the year! I love such profound, beautifully poetic novels with inventive lessons to be learned with every word. Wonderful review! :)


message 22: by Chantel (new)

Chantel So glad that this ended up being a book worthy of your high rating, Meghna! xx Your seal of approval leaves me feeling like I should read this too! :)


message 23: by Bharath (new)

Bharath Yet to read it. Lovely quotes Meghna!


Louie the Mustache Matos I'm not much for poetry, but I loved Dante. Your review clearly highlights some of his amazing method of phrasing. I'm amazed that with all the works you have reviewed that this one receives such a high place as Best of the Year. Happy Reading, dear Meghna.


message 25: by Kerrin (new)

Kerrin Lovely review, Meghna!


message 26: by Holly (new)

Holly  B (slower pace!) Terrific review Meghna!


message 27: by Catherine (new)

Catherine (alternativelytitledbooks) - in a book slump :( Still have never read this…but I have a copy sitting on my shelf from college days, so I suppose I’d better get to it eventually! 😂 fantastic review, Meghna! 💖


message 29: by Ellie (new)

Ellie Spencer (catching up from hiatus) I am so glad that this has been your favourite read of the year so far Meghna, I think I need to grab a copy! 🧡


message 30: by Maureen (new)

Maureen Glad you enjoyed it Meghna 💓


message 31: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Welsh I’ve never read Dante, Meghna, and wow - your best read of the year! Now I’m especially curious�
Thank you 🌸


message 32: by [deleted user] (new)

Splendid review as always, Meghna.


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Cara wrote: "Wonderful review, Meghna💓!!!!!"

Many thanks, lovely Cara! 💓💓💓


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Bethy wrote: "“Our fate can not be taken from us.� what an absolutely beautiful quote! Spectacular review, Meghna! And if it has truly been your best read, I’ll be reading it before the end of the year! I love s..."

Thanks a ton, Bethy! This one is worth every word, spell-binding! 💓💓


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Chantel wrote: "So glad that this ended up being a book worthy of your high rating, Meghna! xx Your seal of approval leaves me feeling like I should read this too! :)"

Many thanks, dearest Chantel! 💓💓💓


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Bharath wrote: "Yet to read it. Lovely quotes Meghna!"

Thanks so much, Bharath! 💓


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Louie Matos wrote: "I'm not much for poetry, but I loved Dante. Your review clearly highlights some of his amazing method of phrasing. I'm amazed that with all the works you have reviewed that this one receives such a..."

Thanks most kindly, Louie! 💓
This one indeed out-performed at a deep psychological level :)


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Kerrin wrote: "Lovely review, Meghna!"

Thanks kindly, Kerrin! 💓


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Holly wrote: "Terrific review Meghna!"

Thanks mosy kindly, Holly! 💓


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) GirlWithThePinkSkiMask wrote: "Love the quotes. Especially the one about wisdom. Facts only."

Thanks, dearest Pink! Isn't it true, we end up earning wisdom :) 💓


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Catherine wrote: "Still have never read this…but I have a copy sitting on my shelf from college days, so I suppose I’d better get to it eventually! 😂 fantastic review, Meghna! 💖"

Thanks kindly, Catherine! Glad to know that you own a physical copy of this marvel 💓


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) ReadAlongWithSue [Catching-Up] wrote: "Super review!"

Many thanks, Sue! 💓


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Ellie wrote: "I am so glad that this has been your favourite read of the year so far Meghna, I think I need to grab a copy! 🧡"

Thanks most adorably, Ellie! 💓


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Maureen wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it Meghna 💓"

Many thanks, Maureen! 💓💓


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Jennifer wrote: "I’ve never read Dante, Meghna, and wow - your best read of the year! Now I’m especially curious�
Thank you 🌸"


Thanks to you, dearest Jennifer! For the constant appreciation and motivation 💓💓💓💓


Meghhnaa  (On a Review-Writing Break!) Bob (aka Bobby Lee) wrote: "Splendid review as always, Meghna."

Thanks adorably, Bob! 💓💓💓


Heather Adores Books 😘


message 48: by Jasmine (new) - added it

Jasmine I’m glad you thoroughly enjoyed, Meghna!


Margaret M - (having a challenging time and on GR as much as I can) Glad you enjoyed so much. Love the quotes 💖


message 50: by Deeksha (new) - added it

Deeksha Bhardwaj Sounds amazing! Great review, Meghna💕


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