Oroonoko: Or, The Royal Slave, A True Story by Aphra Behn

Oroonoko: Or, The Royal Slave, A True Story

Aphra Behn

102 pages • first pub 1688 (editions)

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The bestselling story by a legendary female writer--a tale of love, slavery, and rebellion.When Prince Oroonoko's passion for the virtuous Imoinda arouses the jealousy of his grandfather, the lovers are cast into slavery and transported from Afric...

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Moods

dark 79%
sad 56%
challenging 46%
tense 41%
emotional 32%
reflective 28%
adventurous 23%
informative 19%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 29%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 39% | Plot: 31% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

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