chuxsox 's review for:

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, J. Donald Crowley

4.0

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When reading an old (classic) novel, one must be prepared for excessive wordiness, sections of prose that, though coherent in their execution, are awkward because they are written in antiquated fashion that was common at that time and, often, portions that do nothing to move the narrative forward nor add to the enrichment of the tale. This is the character of Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. Though I found many parts of the famous story engaging, many others seemed not to fit, and still others were tedious. I'm glad I read it, but will warn the prospective reader of the aforementioned characteristics.