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strider23's review against another edition
3.0
I have some mixed feelings about this book. It was really nicely written, the author could really paint the scenery in front of your eyes. I also liked the idea to show what happens with two children without civilization Due to the circumstances our main heroes were not really deep or anything but its understandable. There were some boring parts and a few wtf moments in the story as well. The ending was a little rushed for me and the way they left the island was kind of lame, despite the fact that I read and understood the symbolism it tried to use with it. It could have been solved in a better way. I am curious about the next books whether they can correct some mistakes or they were just milking of a popular book. We will see. Anyway despite its flaws The Blue Lagoon is a great escapist story, the text is well-written, the descriptions are beautiful. It also has some interesting ideas about deep themes and of course its one of the first stories in its genre and its influence is undeniable. There were some interesting minor characters too. The mistakes it had (for me at least) were with the story and in some choices the protagonists made. However its still a worthy read in my opinion for those who like these kind of escapist stories.
jenmat1197's review against another edition
3.0
This short novel is the story of Dick and Emmeline who are marooned on the island of Fiji after a shipwreck. Their cook from their original ship, Paddy, is marooned with them, and together they learn how to survive, knowing that a rescue may never come. Paddy dies after 2 1/2 years on the island and the children are left alone to fend for themselves. They become teenagers while living there - and soon fall in love. Meanwhile, Dick's father - alive on the other side of the world - is determined to find them, thinking they have to still be alive.
This was a very short book. I have seen the movie in the past, and it was much more of a romantic movie, I feel, than a romantic book. I thought the book was pretty good. Romance is not my favorite genre, and I usually stay far away from it, but after reading the reviews I decided to give it a go. The romance part is actually quite short lived in the book and it ends differently than the movie, which I also liked.
I would give it a try. I read it in a day and a half, and while it didn't give me a lot of knowledge about Fiji, it was a good read. Not high quality literature, but entertaining.
This was a very short book. I have seen the movie in the past, and it was much more of a romantic movie, I feel, than a romantic book. I thought the book was pretty good. Romance is not my favorite genre, and I usually stay far away from it, but after reading the reviews I decided to give it a go. The romance part is actually quite short lived in the book and it ends differently than the movie, which I also liked.
I would give it a try. I read it in a day and a half, and while it didn't give me a lot of knowledge about Fiji, it was a good read. Not high quality literature, but entertaining.
trouvaille21's review against another edition
1.0
i wanted to comment on the cousin incest but ... as someone writing a book which includes cousin incest i should maybe just shut up XD
anyways the rest of the plot and the writing was highly questionable too
BUT Brooke Shields IS GORGEOUS in the movie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
anyways the rest of the plot and the writing was highly questionable too
BUT Brooke Shields IS GORGEOUS in the movie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
cooeeaus's review against another edition
4.0
The film with Brooke and Chris was based on this book, overall I liked both film and book.
There are some improbable moments I think but overall the book is enjoyable. Though I have always disliked how it ended. I do recommend this book to those who like island romance and some fantasy or unreal things, though who knows what might really happen if two children were left on a isolated island by themselves!
There are some improbable moments I think but overall the book is enjoyable. Though I have always disliked how it ended. I do recommend this book to those who like island romance and some fantasy or unreal things, though who knows what might really happen if two children were left on a isolated island by themselves!
catra121's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great listen. I got the booktrack edition of the audiobook and it was such a pleasure. Beautiful descriptions, interesting story and characters...I just lost myself in it.
pixieparliament's review against another edition
4.0
This book was first published over a 100 years ago, but despite that I still really enjoyed it. Except for Paddy Buttons Irish speak I found it an easy read.
Emmeline Lestrange and her cousin Dick are travelling through the South Seas when they become ship wrecked. Luckily they have Paddy to look after them for the first two years. They then have to deal with life, death, birth, all on their own.
Although you could say that nothing profound happens, I'd say that the profound happening is them finding love. The innocence of being a child stays with them for all the years till their late teens. Even though they are cousins, they become lovers, but this is not dirty or sinful because it comes across as pure love. This innocence stays with them, even when she gives birth to their son Hannah she doesn't fully realise he comes from her body.
The ending is good but would have liked an epilogue or slight further explanation.
Emmeline Lestrange and her cousin Dick are travelling through the South Seas when they become ship wrecked. Luckily they have Paddy to look after them for the first two years. They then have to deal with life, death, birth, all on their own.
Although you could say that nothing profound happens, I'd say that the profound happening is them finding love. The innocence of being a child stays with them for all the years till their late teens. Even though they are cousins, they become lovers, but this is not dirty or sinful because it comes across as pure love. This innocence stays with them, even when she gives birth to their son Hannah she doesn't fully realise he comes from her body.
The ending is good but would have liked an epilogue or slight further explanation.
lucyblackbirdreads's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
3 stars is generous. This book was boring to me, a situation where the movie was better, but I feel like 2 stars is too harsh.
alisa_finch's review against another edition
4.0
have a newfound appreciation of the prelapsarian Adam and Eve references:
- 'An affair absolutely natural, absolutely blameless, and without sin.'
- 'So happy in their ignorance were they'
- 'An affair absolutely natural, absolutely blameless, and without sin.'
- 'So happy in their ignorance were they'
sararo23's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death