Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe #1

Daniel Defoe

fiction classics adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

352 pages | first published 1719

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Who has not dreamed of life on an exotic isle, far away from civilization? Here is the novel which has inspired countless imitations by lesser writers, none of which equal the power and originality of Defoe's famous book. Robinson Crusoe, set asho...
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Summary of 9452 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
reflective 33%
challenging 31%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
dark 7%
emotional 5%
mysterious 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 26%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

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3.11

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