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A review by romankurys
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
4.0
So in all honesty I think this really would be a 3 stars if it was not the book that started the pirate frenzy.
But it is, (As far as I'm aware), so 4 stars it is.
It does not help that I'm also watching the "Black Sails" show so some influence from seeing the backstory of every character developed.
Pretty straight forward tale about pirates, treasure and adventure! Makes me feel like kids back in those days grew up a lot quicker then kids today. Imagine today's teen put in Jim Hawking shoes? Hmmmm.
You'll know what I mean when you read it. (In a way it reminded me of Narnia series, although I'm not sure why.)
Character: 4 Stars
I thought that despite a very simple way of narrating characters were very diverse and Stevenson did a good job showing us who is who. Plus...John Silvers and Flint are just...Legendary!
Plot: 3 Stars
It was ok. Simple, basic and to the point. Good enough to captivate with a sense of adventure. I would have preferred a more complicated set up with some twists but for what it is, it was fine.
Setting: 4 Stars
So being that this is a classic setting, what would today not catch any attention in a new author's book became a legend for Stevenson. Treasure maps, X marking the spot, the Black Mark...I Cabot find enough courage to give this any less then 4 stars.
I suppose like with most classics, if you consider the time it was written...4 Stars seems appropriate. Imagine if, let's say a new author like myself wrote this today? I'd guess average of 2.5 would be a more realistic rating.
All in all, nice to look back to see where it had all came from, however! Plus reminiscing from having read it the first time, makes a nice, fun, relaxed read.
Roman "Ragnar"
But it is, (As far as I'm aware), so 4 stars it is.
It does not help that I'm also watching the "Black Sails" show so some influence from seeing the backstory of every character developed.
Pretty straight forward tale about pirates, treasure and adventure! Makes me feel like kids back in those days grew up a lot quicker then kids today. Imagine today's teen put in Jim Hawking shoes? Hmmmm.
You'll know what I mean when you read it. (In a way it reminded me of Narnia series, although I'm not sure why.)
Character: 4 Stars
I thought that despite a very simple way of narrating characters were very diverse and Stevenson did a good job showing us who is who. Plus...John Silvers and Flint are just...Legendary!
Plot: 3 Stars
It was ok. Simple, basic and to the point. Good enough to captivate with a sense of adventure. I would have preferred a more complicated set up with some twists but for what it is, it was fine.
Setting: 4 Stars
So being that this is a classic setting, what would today not catch any attention in a new author's book became a legend for Stevenson. Treasure maps, X marking the spot, the Black Mark...I Cabot find enough courage to give this any less then 4 stars.
I suppose like with most classics, if you consider the time it was written...4 Stars seems appropriate. Imagine if, let's say a new author like myself wrote this today? I'd guess average of 2.5 would be a more realistic rating.
All in all, nice to look back to see where it had all came from, however! Plus reminiscing from having read it the first time, makes a nice, fun, relaxed read.
Roman "Ragnar"