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Roxana by Daniel Defoe

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
The power of Defoe’s ending is proven by 18th century publishers’ determination to alter it. We will never know how the two Roxanas, protagonist and narrator, came to be one.
This book felt long, but was also surprisingly entertaining. Though she had truly appalling moments, I can’t find it in me to hate Roxana.
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