A Slightly Not So Serious Review of The Adventure of the German Student (1824)

First things first, don’t let the title fool you—this is less "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and more "Indiana Jones and the Slightly Dusty Library Card." Our protagonist is more of a library hermit than a daring adventurer. If anyone’s going on an adventure, it’s probably just a quest to find the perfect book on spirituality or ghost stories. And let's be real: “spiritually adventurous” is just a fancy way of saying he’s really into spooky vibes; no divine revelations here—unless you count his obsession with apparitions!

Now, on to the plot! Picture an overly eager student who’s just a tad too enthusiastic. The plotline is like Frankenstein but without the risk of creating a monster! One can hope he stays clear of natural sciences. We’ve had enough chaos for one storyline by Shelly! Apparently, those going after spirituality end up harming themselves or their own souls. Take Dr. Faust as an example, although our German student has no clue when he sells his soul.

Then, just like every great saga, our lovably misguided student gets sent off to a new place for a “fresh perspective” and “fresh start” because, apparently, libraries in Germany are too comfortable or uncomfortable. And where do they send him? Paris during the French Revolution! Because nothing says "relax and find yourself" like a city where public executions are performance art. You'd think he'd be dodging guillotines, but no. Our lovestruck scholar falls for a homeless woman faster than you can say "off with her head!" He's all "I saw her, I loved her, I proposed, I promised my life to her forever, I'm doomed”; all happening over one single night. Romance in revolutionary Paris? It's like a rom-com but with more beheadings.

The moral of the story? Maybe, just maybe, dial down the naiveté a notch or two. And for the love of all that is holy, double-check your fiancée's pulse before promising eternal devotion. Turns out, vowing your soul to a recently guillotined ghost is a tad bit complicated.

Yours humorously, 

An Overzealous Reviewer Who Just Can’t Help Herself