The Island of Slaves by Marivaux

The Island of Slaves

Marivaux with Neil Bartlett (Translator)

58 pages first pub 1725 (editions)

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Description

Four people, the sole survivors of a shipwreak, climb out of the sea. Two of them are masters, and two of them are servants; and all four are about to discover what life feels like when the boot is on the other foot.

Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
funny 68%
lighthearted 37%
adventurous 18%
dark 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 6%
tense 6%

Pace

fast 88%
slow 5%
medium 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.06

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