A review by vanillaphantoms
Oroonoko by Aphra Behn

challenging dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

This is a book to read if you want to study 17th century attitudes on colonialism and slavery. Interesting for sure, but not entertaining. 
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