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3.17 AVERAGE
3.17 AVERAGE
It took me forever to get through this book because I found Robinson Crusoe the character to be such a jackass. And not in an entertaining way.
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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!
Still, I enjoyed it more than I expected to!
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
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
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.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
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
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.