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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
A classic I have always loved. Just finished re-reading it. This booksets the template for every pirate book, movie or comic you''ve ever read. A smashing fun read.
A really good entertaining book, another classic that I'm not sure why I waited so long to read it.
It's a solid, straight-up adventure novel. The most interesting aspect of it is the ambiguity of Long John Silver's character: he's alternately sympathetic and menacing, and sometimes both at the same time. Aside from questions of loyalty, it's a straightforward tactical contest between the good guys and the bad guys. It's an engaging and enjoyable read, but it's definitely young adult. (I'm also currently working my way through the audio book of Captain Blood, which has more complex characters and a greater awareness of social and political issues.)
Had a hard time deciding between 4 & 5 stars. A fun adventure story.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Margaret and I listened to this on a trip to Franklin TN. It is her favorite childhood book and this audio in particular.
It is a fun and exciting story. She has a strong preference for this Molina reading, but it doesn't hold up well to 1.5x speed - his sentences often fade out at the end which is frustrating. It has long been on my "someday" list and I'm so glad I was able to read it with my daughter and enjoy it.
It is a fun and exciting story. She has a strong preference for this Molina reading, but it doesn't hold up well to 1.5x speed - his sentences often fade out at the end which is frustrating. It has long been on my "someday" list and I'm so glad I was able to read it with my daughter and enjoy it.
Good classic story. The language used is getting pretty dated (as well as sailing related vocabulary that I didn't know) but still is a good book and nice read.
Mi sono sempre tenuto lontano dalle storie di pirati, pensavo non facessero per me, che quel mondo non mi appartenesse. Quanto mi sbagliavo!
Not really my kind of book but I would imagine younger readers would still find it thrilling. I do love Jim as a character though.