Robinson Crusoe

by Daniel Defoe
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Good Books rating 4.0
Adventure
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  • ID: 10424
  • Added: 2026-01-25
  • Updated: 2026-02-03
  • Publisher: 百萬英語閱讀計劃
  • Published: 2010-01-01
  • Formats: 16
  • Reviews: 3

Robinson Crusoe, a classic tale by Daniel Defoe, is retold in this ESL/EFL version designed for learners with a basic vocabulary of 1,500 words. The story follows Crusoe's journey from his early days as a sailor to his eventual shipwreck and solitary life on a deserted island. This version is part of the Million-Word Reading Project, aimed at helping ESL/EFL learners reach an upper-intermediate level through daily reading./n/nThe book is tailored for elementary-level learners, with a readability score of 90.3 and a total word count of 25,769. It includes audio, making it an engaging and accessible read for language learners. The story is a timeless adventure that explores themes of survival, resilience, and the human spirit.

Reviews
Rebecca Reads · Rebecca Reid · 2023-01-01
enjoyable 4.50

The book is a classic tale of survival and endurance, despite its archaic language and long-winded sentences. The story's historical significance and engaging narrative make it a must-read.

Rebecca enjoyed reading Robinson Crusoe, finding it to be a classic tale of survival and endurance. She acknowledged the challenge of the 1700s archaic language and long sentences, but appreciated the story's historical significance and engaging narrative. Rebecca highlighted the book's timeless themes and the way it explores the human spirit in the face of adversity. She also noted that the story's pacing and character development make it a compelling read, despite its age. Rebecca's overall impression is that Robinson Crusoe is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and adventure stories.

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    I loved reading Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, despite the fact that it was written with 1700s archaic language, with long sentences stringing thoughts.

    The story's historical significance and engaging narrative make it a must-read.

    Robinson Crusoe is a classic tale of survival and endurance.

Warm Days Will Never Cease · 2019-10-24
engaging 4.00

The tale is rich and explores themes of isolation and survival, though the narrator can be annoying at times. The story offers a deep examination of the human condition in extreme circumstances.

This reviewer found the story to be a profound exploration of isolation and the will to survive. They noted that Crusoe's narration can be a bit grating, but the overall tale is compelling and thought-provoking. The reviewer appreciated the depth of the narrative, which delves into the psychological aspects of being stranded alone. Despite some annoyances with the protagonist, the story's richness and thematic depth make it a worthwhile read. They also mentioned that the book's archaic language, while challenging, adds to its historical charm and authenticity.

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    It's a very rich tale which examines isolation, loneliness and the will to survive.

    Crusoe, as a narrator, is a bit annoying at times but I do like his character.

    The story offers a deep examination of the human condition in extreme circumstances.

Old-Fashioned Charm · 2013-02-20
interesting 3.50

The novel can be dry at times, but it is filled with interesting elements that keep the reader engaged. The story's exploration of survival and resilience makes it a worthwhile read.

This reviewer found Robinson Crusoe to be a bit dry at times, but noted that it is filled with interesting elements that keep the reader engaged. They appreciated the story's exploration of survival and resilience, finding it to be a compelling narrative. The reviewer also highlighted the book's historical context and its influence on the adventure genre. They mentioned that the story's pacing can be slow at times, but the overall narrative is engaging and thought-provoking. The reviewer concluded that Robinson Crusoe is a worthwhile read for those interested in classic literature and adventure stories.

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    It does get a bit dry at times but there's so much of interest that you'll want to keep going to find out if and how Robin gets off his island!

    The story's exploration of survival and resilience makes it a worthwhile read.

    Robinson Crusoe is a compelling narrative that keeps the reader engaged.

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