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3.17 AVERAGE
3.17 AVERAGE
When reading an old (classic) novel, one must be prepared for excessive wordiness, sections of prose that, though coherent in their execution, are awkward because they are written in antiquated fashion that was common at that time and, often, portions that do nothing to move the narrative forward nor add to the enrichment of the tale. This is the character of Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. Though I found many parts of the famous story engaging, many others seemed not to fit, and still others were tedious. I'm glad I read it, but will warn the prospective reader of the aforementioned characteristics.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Racism, Slavery, Cannibalism, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail
Started slow but quickly got very interesting. Fascinating. It took the author a lot of though and studying to create the circumstances, Climate and environment of the story. Which was perfect. What I found interesting was the survival part. Makes you think, and there is really a lot of thought put to it.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
While this book is no doubt important to literary history and has its own morbid sort of fascination, Robinson Crusoe is profoundly problematic. In fact, he’s kind of the worst.