Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, J. Donald Crowley

159 pages first pub 1719 (editions) user-added

fiction classics adventurous slow-paced

Description

The sole survivor of a shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe is washed up on a desert island. In his journal he chronicles his daily battle to stay alive, as he conquers isolation, fashions shelter and clothes, first encounters another human being and fights...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,069 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
reflective 32%
challenging 31%
informative 13%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 11%
tense 10%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 25%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.11

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