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A review by travis_zalesky
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
A simple and flowery narrative which makes for easy reading.
Sexist, racist, and moralizing. There is never any danger or suspense. Every resource imaginable is provided by preposterous means, and they kill every animal in sight.
It is difficult to find any redeeming quality in this book, but if you are willing to suspended disbelief and overlook the bigotry (not easily done) it does possess a kind of sweet naivety.
Skip this book, read Treasure Island instead.
Sexist, racist, and moralizing. There is never any danger or suspense. Every resource imaginable is provided by preposterous means, and they kill every animal in sight.
It is difficult to find any redeeming quality in this book, but if you are willing to suspended disbelief and overlook the bigotry (not easily done) it does possess a kind of sweet naivety.
Skip this book, read Treasure Island instead.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Racism and Sexism