anniemlx's review against another edition
4.5
I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. It was a wild ride from start to finish, Moll was one crazy bastard. I do recommend the read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Incest, and Sexual content
edesia_guest's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book is filled with drama and at times is difficult to read. I studied this for uni and have to say it was one of my least favourite books on the course. I have things to say on the plot and form.
Form: there are no chapter divisions since Defoe is characterised as the one who begun the novel therefore it is difficult to read since there is a continuous illustration, with no where to put your book mark. While the story is flow paced, everything bad happens to Moll- I suggest reading this in one day like I did to not loose anything about the plot due to it’s different form to todays standards.
The plot: full of drama, tension and trauma. the main character goes through so much, it almost feels like the character is a toy to a unscrupulous plot. it is character driven but if you read it, it seems likes the plot controls the character is a way which is traumatic.
Form: there are no chapter divisions since Defoe is characterised as the one who begun the novel therefore it is difficult to read since there is a continuous illustration, with no where to put your book mark. While the story is flow paced, everything bad happens to Moll- I suggest reading this in one day like I did to not loose anything about the plot due to it’s different form to todays standards.
The plot: full of drama, tension and trauma. the main character goes through so much, it almost feels like the character is a toy to a unscrupulous plot. it is character driven but if you read it, it seems likes the plot controls the character is a way which is traumatic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Incest, and Emotional abuse
chloebethx_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I found this to be one of the better works of Defoe, but still quite slow and boring compared with other novels.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Incest, Child death, and Death
ale_roselyn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Incest
catandherbooks's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Incest and Slavery
the_bookishkat's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest and Infidelity
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