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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
Why did I not read this before? My Goodreads profile clearly states I love adventure books, yet I never got round to reading the one book that gave birth to Captain Jack Sparrow, as in, parrots on shoulders, X marks the spot, wooden legs and eye patches and pretty much anything else that identifies someone in a pirate outfit on Halloween night.
That's right, this is the OG of pirate literature. Stevenson did for pirate literature what Tolkien did for fantasy literature, shaping the genre so thoroughly that it veering away from what he created would be seen as fake.
And the book itself? It's simply a lot of fun. Read this on a beach, during the summer (or perhaps in your backyard) and you will not be disappointed. Old but gold.
That's right, this is the OG of pirate literature. Stevenson did for pirate literature what Tolkien did for fantasy literature, shaping the genre so thoroughly that it veering away from what he created would be seen as fake.
And the book itself? It's simply a lot of fun. Read this on a beach, during the summer (or perhaps in your backyard) and you will not be disappointed. Old but gold.
You can't beat it to be fair. Excellent swashbuckling. 10/10
Age: 2nd-5th grade
Exciting, gripping plot full of action and plenty of battle. Perfect for boys that are beginning to feel like books are for girls. Some words and phrases can be a little hard to decipher, but the fast-moving plot allows you to guess the meaning behind the words.
Exciting, gripping plot full of action and plenty of battle. Perfect for boys that are beginning to feel like books are for girls. Some words and phrases can be a little hard to decipher, but the fast-moving plot allows you to guess the meaning behind the words.
This is a brilliant dramatization with great acting and sound production. Treasure Island is a classic worthy of the title and this treatment did it justice. If you're looking for a good audio drama, here it is.
I was all over this book when I was a kid. I should read it again, as I pretty much don't remember it, except that I thought it was amazing in 6th grade.
Excellent cast/acting. It was great getting to know the original (as much as a fully casted and produced audio play can really be the original) story that has inspired so many others. Stevenson’s writing definitely shone through.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
funny
relaxing
slow-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Absolutely loved this narration of an old classic by Audible Original