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aamir
10-21-2009, 02:34 PM
Well, this book is next on my book queue after I finish with Sense And Sensibility. I just posted this thread as to look for some sort of guide or preview into the book of sorts. Like what characters to look out for? People favourite parts of the story? A small summary plot? In fact, what is this book about in general, and aside from a main plot is there a subplot?
dfloyd
10-21-2009, 04:52 PM
You'll find all your answers there.
blazeofglory
10-22-2009, 01:25 AM
I have read it long ago and it is an interesting read
aamir
10-22-2009, 12:48 PM
But I want to know personal opinions, and what individuals thought about it.
dfloyd
10-22-2009, 01:20 PM
personal opinions don't mean much. Some one could tell you Defoe was a horrible writer. Would you believe it? And if you ask a question, it is not likely to be answered. Do your own work, and look things up.
Lokasenna
10-22-2009, 01:50 PM
I thought it was... alright. The 18th century is probably my least favourite literary era. I've only read this and Moll Flanders from Defoe, and although there isn't much in it, I'd say I enjoyed Moll more.
aamir
10-22-2009, 03:50 PM
So Robinson Crusoe isn't worth reading then?
OrphanPip
10-22-2009, 03:57 PM
Robinson Crusoe is one of those books that is incredibly important for the history of literature, so in some ways it's worth reading just to help understand what comes after it.
Lokasenna
10-22-2009, 03:59 PM
So Robinson Crusoe isn't worth reading then?

No, you should read it - you might love it! I'm merely giving you my subjective opinion. I'm not a fan of the era, and although it wasn't a bad read, I thought the other Defoe that I read was slightly better. But that's just me... I read medieval poetry for fun, and that's hardly a mainstream hobby, so don't take my opinion as indicative of anything beyond my own taste. Defoe is a masterful writer, just not my cup of tea.
aamir
10-22-2009, 04:13 PM
Okay, I'll definitely give this book a read after I finish S&S.
blazeofglory
10-22-2009, 10:00 PM
As a small boy I read this book so much passionately and of course it fueled my imaginative capacities.
aamir
10-23-2009, 09:30 AM
Is there a strong background to the book that you have to know to understand it?