Oroonoko: the Royal Slave by Aphra Behn

Oroonoko: the Royal Slave

Aphra Behn

68 pages • first pub 1688 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark sad medium-paced
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Ideal for readers drawn to morally complex historical narratives that explore the clash between idealism and systemic oppression through a tragic, emotionally charged lens.

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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 c...

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Community Reviews

2.83
based on 2,771 reviews

Moods

dark: 78%

sad: 56%

challenging: 46%

tense: 41%

emotional: 34%

reflective: 28%

adventurous: 25%

informative: 18%

inspiring: 2%

mysterious: 2%

Pace

24% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

30% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
39% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
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A mix
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Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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