Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson

7 hours, 20 minutes first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult adventurous fast-paced
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In this spirited and romantic saga of high adventure, a young heir named David Balfour meets his miserly uncle Ebenezer, who has illegally taken control of the Balfour estate. Ebenezer kidnaps David and plots to have him seized and sold into slave...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,405 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
tense 33%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 15%
emotional 13%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
dark 8%
reflective 8%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 31%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 39% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.46

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