Should have read classics discussion

Do you think he will come to agree with his father by the end of the book? Do you agree with his father?

I think that he will come to see that his father was wise and in some ways afraid to change and experience what his son was able to.

It's about time you answered this!!

Alright, what do you think of the foreshadowing that occurs in the book. How does Defoe use this in the story?

Lisa wrote: "Alright, what do you think of the foreshadowing that occurs in the book. How does Defoe use this in the story?"

Lisa wrote: "Alright, what do you think of the foreshadowing that occurs in the book. How does Defoe use this in the story?"

OK, I could comment here but then I should be able to back up my statements right? I was just thinking I would go upstairs and read a chapter...now the pressure is on. I guess that's what I get for giving you grief.

What do you think of how Crusoe finally got off the island? Does it seem plausible or does it fall flat?

Hey, I finally finished it! Thought it was fun!

Hi Guys:

I finished it at least a month ago, and now I'm finally posting. I really enjoyed this book, which was unexpected. It was quite thrilling, and I was amused at the master/servant attitude of Robbin toward blacks, natives, etc., which was, of course, perfectly normal for the time the book was written.

Only one thing bugged me about the book was that everything seemed to fall in his lap, i.e. the stuff he was able to get out of the ship, his knowledge on how to build things, etc. It seemed too convenient sometimes!

Despite that one tiny detail, it was a great read! I'm ready for the next one!

I know that this one was read a while ago, but I just thought that I would share my opinion. I must say that I did enjoy the novel a lot, however, I felt like it ran on and on at the end. It definitely could have ended about 100 pages sooner. I say that mainly because towards the end, time starts passing very quickly (i.e. months, even years, in a single paragraph) - as if Defoe is in a hurry to finish, and if you take the time to do the math, Crusoe would have ended up being about 150 years old by the last page! There were also parts about him leaving the island, then returning to the island, then leaving again, then returning again. Like I said, I think that overall it was a very well written novel and it held my interest with some suspense and surival excitement, but it definitely should have ended earlier, Happy reading everyone!

I would have to agree with you, Trisha. It did seem to be never ending. The book that I read had The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe in it as well. That was confusing to know when the first book ended and the next started, since they combined them.

A great story. Unfortunately I still haven't finished it...I know how pathetic that sounds considering we officially read it months... I mean, a year ago. It is indeed very detailed, but interesting. I read a kids graphic novel version with my boys. They really enjoyed it, and at least I know how it ends! LOL