vanillaphantoms 's review for:

Oroonoko by Aphra Behn

2.0

challenging dark sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gore, Trafficking, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts