A review by izzyknight
Oroonoko by Aphra Behn

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

1.5

While I recognise its position in literature as one of the first novels and that it does reflect 17th century values so it’s to be expected to have very different attitudes to the modern day, I didn’t enjoy this book  and found the very overt racism and sexism uncomfortable. 
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