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144 pages • first pub 1688 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140439885
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 25 May 2004
Description
When Prince Oroonoko's passion for the virtuous Imoinda arouses the jealousy of his grandfather, the lovers are cast into slavery and transported from Africa to the colony of Surinam. Oroonoko's noble bearing soon wins the respect of his English c...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,614 reviews
Moods
sad 56%
challenging 46%
tense 41%
emotional 32%
reflective 28%
adventurous 23%
informative 19%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 39% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Slavery, ViolenceModerate
Rape, Sexism, Sexual violenceMinor
Suicidal thoughts
144 pages • first pub 1688 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140439885
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 25 May 2004
Description
When Prince Oroonoko's passion for the virtuous Imoinda arouses the jealousy of his grandfather, the lovers are cast into slavery and transported from Africa to the colony of Surinam. Oroonoko's noble bearing soon wins the respect of his English c...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,614 reviews
Moods
sad 56%
challenging 46%
tense 41%
emotional 32%
reflective 28%
adventurous 23%
informative 19%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 39% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Slavery, ViolenceModerate
Rape, Sexism, Sexual violenceMinor
Suicidal thoughts