Oroonoko: Or, the Royal Slave (Revised) by Aphra Behn

Oroonoko: Or, the Royal Slave (Revised)

Aphra Behn

96 pages • first pub 1688 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark sad medium-paced

Description


Taken up by reformers in the long battle against the slave trade, reprinted and imitated countless times, Oroonoko remains a popular tale that introduces powerful themes onto the literary stage.

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Moods

dark 76%
sad 54%
challenging 44%
tense 41%
emotional 32%
reflective 27%
adventurous 24%
informative 21%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 30%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | Plot: 32% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

2.81

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