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3.17 AVERAGE
3.17 AVERAGE
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Oh God....this book reads like a "how-to" survival guide, but with tips that are seem unfairly weighted. I listened to this as an audio book because I felt that as a well-read person, I should at least make an attempt to read this "classic", but also as a self-aware person, knew that I would never in my life actually sit down and do the reading. I spend a lot of time in the car and I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to get this book off of my check list.
I'm five hours in and we still haven't met Friday! I just listened to Robinson talk about how many clay pots he made and all the many uses for his hand-woven baskets...for 20 freakin' minutes!
It's also hard to listen to a lot of the blantant racism/imperialism that is a part of the book's foundation. As a person living in modern society, it's general knowledge that the themes of this novel are outdated and backwards. However, at the time, in history, these were accepted and expected attitudes for everyone to have. So, begrudgingly, I tell myself to let it go.
Robinson has a savior complex that is as big as his freakin' island. Even after being stranded on the island for 28 years and finally being rescued, he still decides to go back to spread the good word to all the naïve natives. How thoughtful.
Historically, I think this is an important work and something that deserves study. But I did not enjoy the ride.
I'm five hours in and we still haven't met Friday! I just listened to Robinson talk about how many clay pots he made and all the many uses for his hand-woven baskets...for 20 freakin' minutes!
It's also hard to listen to a lot of the blantant racism/imperialism that is a part of the book's foundation. As a person living in modern society, it's general knowledge that the themes of this novel are outdated and backwards. However, at the time, in history, these were accepted and expected attitudes for everyone to have. So, begrudgingly, I tell myself to let it go.
Robinson has a savior complex that is as big as his freakin' island. Even after being stranded on the island for 28 years and finally being rescued, he still decides to go back to spread the good word to all the naïve natives. How thoughtful.
Historically, I think this is an important work and something that deserves study. But I did not enjoy the ride.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
informative
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:
Yes
adventurous
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I actually read an abridged version, as found in the Gateway to the Great Books series. Some of the parts they cut out seemed like they would have been a bit more interesting than some parts they kept in. However, this is a classic survival/adventure story. The beginning is more survival than adventure, but it was interesting to see how he came to live alone on the island. The extreme ethnocentrism was hard to swallow, but makes for an interesting discussion point.
The writing was fine. The things that were written however…
Basically just a guy that is extremely racist and colonialist while giving a 101 tutorial on how to survive on a deserted island, all the while acting as a christian missionary and learning absolutely nothing of value from his experience.
Basically just a guy that is extremely racist and colonialist while giving a 101 tutorial on how to survive on a deserted island, all the while acting as a christian missionary and learning absolutely nothing of value from his experience.
Bored. Story telling flat pace so slow imo.
The middle third is a bit slow, but the other two do more than compensate for it.
The book "Robinson Crusoe" from Anaconda Publishing is a great edition of a true classic. I received the book as a gift over 10 years ago and have read it over and over since. Although I read the book as an abridged edition in school as a child, the story still fascinates me.
The story of Robinson Crusoe is an adventure that takes the reader on a journey through the eyes of the protagonist. One learns how he is stranded on a deserted island and builds a new life there. The language of the book is very appealing and captivating. It is a book that inspires you to dream again and dive into an adventurous world.
The edition of the Anaconda publishing house is very beautifully designed and also makes something visually. The book is well-made and has a pleasant size, which makes it easy to take it with you wherever you go.
All in all, I can recommend this book without reservation. It's a classic that still fascinates and is a great read for anyone looking for an adventure.
The story of Robinson Crusoe is an adventure that takes the reader on a journey through the eyes of the protagonist. One learns how he is stranded on a deserted island and builds a new life there. The language of the book is very appealing and captivating. It is a book that inspires you to dream again and dive into an adventurous world.
The edition of the Anaconda publishing house is very beautifully designed and also makes something visually. The book is well-made and has a pleasant size, which makes it easy to take it with you wherever you go.
All in all, I can recommend this book without reservation. It's a classic that still fascinates and is a great read for anyone looking for an adventure.