Cast Away
Reviews round-up
Cast Away
by Francesca de Tores
3 of 3 critics positive
4 reviews: 2 raves, 1 positive; 1 not stating a verdict in public
What the critics said
Rave
Read the review ↗“a marvellous take on the life of Alexander Selkirk”
An illuminating reimagining of the real-life castaway who inspired ‘Robinson Crusoe’
Rave
Read the review ↗“gripping portrait of the real-life Robinson Crusoe”
Cast Away by Francesca de Tores review – gripping portrait of the real-life Robinson Crusoe
Positive
Read the review ↗“a timely consideration of human resilience and resourcefulness”
The real Robinson Crusoe has been reimagined with historical accuracy – except for the talking goat
Verdict not stated
Read the review ↗“will shock some readers”
No holds barred take on the Scot who inspired Robinson Crusoe will shock some readers
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