Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe #1

Daniel Defoe with Mark F. Smith (Narrator)

11 hours, 24 minutes first pub 1719 (editions) user-added

fiction classics adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Shipwrecked and castaway, Daniel DeFoe’s hard-luck character is still the standard for “growing where you’re planted.” Captured by pirates, he makes his break in a small boat and undergoes desperate adventures before winning his way back to civili...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,678 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
reflective 33%
challenging 32%
informative 12%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 9%
dark 6%
mysterious 6%
emotional 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 25%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.11

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