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Robinson Crusoe

By: Daniel Defoe
Narrated by: Ron Keith
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Robinson Crusoe, first published in 1719, was Defoe’s first novel and survives as his best-known work. Loosely based on a true account of a Scottish sailor—Alexander Selkirk—it is a tale of one man’s fall from grace and progress to redemption. The account of Crusoe’s life, scratched out with rationed indigo ink on a dwindling supply of paper salvaged from the hull of a wrecked ship, speaks eloquently of the tenacity and ingenuity of the human spirit.

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This was a very engaging performance by the narrator. He really helped bring the story to life, especially with the different voices towards the later part of the tale. I thoroughly recommend this spoken version.

Excellent narration.

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To those reviewers who said they found his edition hard going, may I remind you that it was written more than 300 years ago. For me, this makes it all the more enjoyable. Yes the language is old fashioned, but it’s easy enough to understand and really quite charming. To the reviewer who gave it just one star because it refers to slavery..... come on! Have a word with yourself. 300 years ago, slavery was common place. No one is saying it was right, but it is an undeniable part of history. I found the story wonderful, beautifully told and with many lessons that are just as relevant today as they were then. A true classic, an absolute joy.

A stunning tale of adventure

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what an amazing story; so well read. I was absorbed from the beginning! I wish it had never ended.

Amazing

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Daniel Defoe’s classic adventure story, written 300 years ago, and still fresh, absorbing and unfailingly interesting. The narrator does a great job, maintaining good pace throughout and somehow capturing the ‘old fashioned’ flavour of the book, transporting the listener into a time capsule of the 1700s. It’s a story to return to again and again over the years, in unabridged form, of course.

Fantastic story!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would recommend it as its a classic, but also an insight to life 300 years ago

What other book might you compare Robinson Crusoe to, and why?

There are plenty of castaway tales and each has its own merits

Which character – as performed by Ron Keith – was your favourite?

Is this a trick question!!!! Why Robinson Crusoe of course.

Any additional comments?

This book has moments where it is hard going but given that it was written 300 years ago, it is still an amazing piece of writing. If this had been written today, Mr Crusoe would not have survived without 1. the app "How to survive on a desert island" 2. A stash of prozac, 3. The reality film crew. However he used his ingenuity, and strength of mind to survive which makes it an interesting read.

Survival on a desert island

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