Every Sunday we are taking a look at the world of books. I read a lot and always want to share my opinions on what I read, so I thought it would be fun to write reviews. Today we are looking at classic story about being shipwrecked.

Robinson Crusoe (1719)

Daniel Defoe

Synopsis

The sole survivor of a shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe is washed up on a desert island. In his journal he chronicles his daily battle to stay alive, as he conquers isolation, fashions shelter and clothes, enlists the help of a native islander who he names ‘Friday’, and fights off cannibals and mutineers. Written in an age of exploration and enterprise, it has been variously interpreted as an embodiment of British imperialist values, as a portrayal of ‘natural man’, or as a moral fable. But above all is a brilliant narrative, depicting Crusoe’s transformation from terrified survivor to self-sufficient master of an island.

– from Waterstones

Positive Points

If you are looking for a book that is in-depth and gives a really detailed story then this is the book for you. The story is brought to life and allows you to really experience being shipwrecked.

Negative Points

The book has moments where it can feel repetitive as he is on the island fr many years so you may find it dragging in the middle.

Overall Review

Overall, I found this a really interesting read, it is different to modern day books as it is really in-depth and really paints a strong picture of the island and the years he was there. It does tend to be a bit repetitive at times and can feel quite long and hard to read in the middle. There is what people would call outdated language and views but this book was written at a different time and needs to be read with that kept in mind.

Rating : *** 3 Stars

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