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Robinson Crusoe

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1719

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Daniel Defoe

Robinson Crusoe

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1719
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Remote Island • 1650s

Publication Year

1719

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe chronicles the life of Crusoe, a seaman who defies his parents to set out on voyages, is captured by pirates, escapes slavery, and ultimately is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island near Trinidad, where he spends twenty-eight years. Crusoe survives by salvaging supplies, hunting, farming, and building a homestead, eventually finding faith and companionship with a rescued man named Friday. Topics include enslavement and cannibalism.

Adventurous

Contemplative

Challenging

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.0

320,815 ratings

59%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe is lauded for its vivid depiction of survival and pioneering spirit, capturing readers with its engrossing adventure and detailed narrative. However, critiques highlight its colonial overtones and occasionally sluggish pace. Overall, it remains a significant work in literary history, balancing thrilling exploits with deeper societal issues.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Robinson Crusoe?

A reader who enjoys Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe often appreciates classic adventure tales and survival stories. They might also enjoy Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss or Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson for their thrilling escapades and resourceful protagonists.

4.0

320,815 ratings

59%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Remote Island • 1650s

Publication Year

1719

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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