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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
Great adventure and classic characters! I can see where the popular pirate movies get some of their references.
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
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:
Yes
adventurous
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
tense
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:
No
This classic is a must-read for anyone who loves pirate adventures filled with mystery, mutiny, and murder. Stevenson delivers action, danger, and high-seas thrills, but what makes this story truly unforgettable is the heart of its characters.
Jim Hawkins is a brave, curious young protagonist, and his relationship with Long John Silver is one of the most compelling dynamics I have ever read between hero and villain. Silver is cunning, charismatic, and complex—both a mentor and a betrayer. You feel the tug-of-war between what Silver wants and the genuine attachment he forms for Jim, just as you feel Jim’s struggle between his moral compass and the complicated fatherly affection he develops for Silver.
That layered bond makes the inevitable betrayal hit like a gut punch, and it’s why Treasure Island remains the gold standard of adventure storytelling for me.
If you want a story about pirates that doesn’t rely on romance but instead dives into the cutthroat brutality of the sea and the complexities of human emotion, Treasure Island is a perfect choice.
Jim Hawkins is a brave, curious young protagonist, and his relationship with Long John Silver is one of the most compelling dynamics I have ever read between hero and villain. Silver is cunning, charismatic, and complex—both a mentor and a betrayer. You feel the tug-of-war between what Silver wants and the genuine attachment he forms for Jim, just as you feel Jim’s struggle between his moral compass and the complicated fatherly affection he develops for Silver.
That layered bond makes the inevitable betrayal hit like a gut punch, and it’s why Treasure Island remains the gold standard of adventure storytelling for me.
If you want a story about pirates that doesn’t rely on romance but instead dives into the cutthroat brutality of the sea and the complexities of human emotion, Treasure Island is a perfect choice.
was a great book. Just had a hard time keeping my attention on at first, then it caught on. :) Was a great read!