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Probably one of the best examples of existentialism. I read this as a freshman in college in English and later on in French. Malraux weaves these revolutionary characters together to get a real sense of why they are risking their lives on a cause that is doomed from the start. Also, many people don't know about this period in 1920's China.


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Man Fate La Condition Humaine Andre Malraux Haakon M Chevalier Books Reviews

This is essential reading about communist folly. The rise of China makes this book all the more important. Shanghai in present day is possibly not so different from the 1920s.
This book was the book Charles Krauthammer was reading the day he injured himself in a diving accident in which he was paralyzed for the rest of his life... Not the best read but interesting.

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I was expecting something more interesting, according to the reviews, but I was mistaken, even though it is not so bad to read. It contains some philosophy. But I must confess I havent finished reading it. I switched to Cassandra Clare.
I first read Man's Fate when I was 18, and reread it again when I was about 30 to see if I could understand it better. The first time I read Man's Fate was very difficult, I had trouble understanding it, and it was at the time the most difficult book I had ever read. Second time I actually enjoyed it somewhat and could understand it fine. Let me say this first the language is exquisite, elegant, and sophisticated. It may be difficult for the general reader, but if you can wrap your brain around this, the language is impressive.
I did notice some problems with this book, as no book is perfect. The first chapter scene, which is a murder, is exciting, yet the rest of the book does not really live up to that initial excitement. I found some of the plot elements, the some scenes to be disjointed. Basically Kyo's storyline and Chen's storyline don't really support or relate to each other. Also, the scenes of Ferrel are even more unrelated. Worse, Man's Fate ends in the most depressing of ways. It's just flat out depressing, it really was...I won't write here the ending to prevent plot spoilers. If you're looking for a hero story or how the oppressed over comes the oppressor, look for other reading material.
Another significant problem is the setting there really isn't much. I didn't feel Malraux understood China enough to write a novel set in it. The only thing Chinese were some people's names.
Another minor problem I should mention Many of the characters are despicable people. There wasn't much of any hero in Chen (or Tchen), and a little Kyo. Most characters were difficult to relate to and support as a reader in my opinion...especially Ferrel.
If you would like to give this book a go, good luck! I hope you'll enjoy it more than me. It's worth reading strictly for the language usage and writing style, yet don't expect a feel good book. If you prefer elegant language without violence I suggest The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Girl with a Pearl Earring, or the Cat Who Went to Heaven. If you like direct language that doesn't dilly dally around setting try L.A. Confidential.
Deep intellectual dive that gives you a feeling of the singularity of commitment it takes to be a revolutionary.
Poor translation
Malraux's "Man's Fate" is a classic French existential novel of the 1930s. It is carefully written and complexly thought out. Each character's existential commitment is clearly developed. The plot exists primarily to allow the essence of the various character to be illuminated in the face of certain destruction. The usual existential tropes of human isolation and suffering in an indifferent universe are emphasized.
Probably one of the best examples of existentialism. I read this as a freshman in college in English and later on in French. Malraux weaves these revolutionary characters together to get a real sense of why they are risking their lives on a cause that is doomed from the start. Also, many people don't know about this period in 1920's China.