Oronooko: The Royal Slave by Janet Todd, Aphra Behn

Oronooko: The Royal Slave

Janet Todd, Aphra Behn

94 pages first pub 1688 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

"When Prince Oroonoko's passion for the virtuous Imoinda arouses the jealousy of his grandfather, the lovers are cast into slavery and transported from Africa to the colony of Surinam. Oroonoko's noble bearing soon wins the respect of his English ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

2.81

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