Reviews - Robinson Crusoe Illustrated

Robinson Crusoe Illustrated by Daniel Defoe

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I liked the aspects of having to survive just by himself although it seemed a bit oversimplified at times. I did not care for the religious aspects or him interacting with others.
Still, I enjoyed it more than I expected to!

tiniestmite's review against another edition

1.5

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

beverfly's review against another edition

2.25

adventurous reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Interesting concept and obviously a marvel in its time but I found long sections very boring, didn't love the narrative voice and lack of understanding of other cultures

mgiebert's review against another edition

3.0

Primitive as can be

silviemay's review against another edition

2.5

reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

It was written quite well, and there were a couple of interesting parts, but the character Friday was written and treated in an extremely unpalatable way to my modern (and part Indigenous) ear.. He is treated by both author and protagonist like a pet with no agency who must be trained into civilisation. It was much like Moll Flanders in structure and concept, but Robinson lacked Moll’s charm, so I found it quite dull.

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chocomuffinilla's review against another edition

2.5

adventurous slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

cassmpeterson's review against another edition

3.0

When I first started this book and realized there were no chapters, I thought I would struggle, but I actually found myself agreeing with the lack of them. The story is meant to be told by the man who lived it, and breaking it up would have interrupted his stream of consciousness style. I really enjoyed this book. Probably won’t read again, but glad that I have.