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Rob Roy

Sir Walter Scott
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Rob Roy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1817

Book Brief

Sir Walter Scott

Rob Roy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1817
Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scotland • Early 18th century

Publication Year

1817

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott narrates the adventures of Frank Osbaldistone, the son of an English merchant, who is sent to live with his uncle and cousins in northern England. Frank becomes entangled with the outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor, navigating moral ambiguities, family conflicts, and national tensions while trying to thwart a plot against his father's business and developing a close bond with his cousin, Diana Vernon.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Romantic

Mysterious

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

3.8

10,254 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott showcases masterful storytelling with vibrant characters and rich historical context, drawing readers into the tumultuous world of early 18th-century Scotland. However, some find the pacing slow and the dialect challenging. Overall, it's praised for its immersive narrative and vivid depiction of Scottish culture.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Rob Roy?

A reader who enjoys Rob Roy by Sir Walter Scott likely appreciates historical adventure, rich character development, and dynamic narratives set in the Scottish Highlands. Comparable works are Ivanhoe by Scott and Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson, appealing to those who relish romantic tales of heroism and complex socio-political landscapes.

3.8

10,254 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scotland • Early 18th century

Publication Year

1817

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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