A review by wundini
Treasure Island by

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Treasure Island has always been my favorite book from childhood, and revisiting it now in its original English was a wonderful experience. I was surprised by how concise and fast-paced the story is—it’s much more laconic than I remembered.

The narrator does a good job overall, capturing the adventurous tone of the novel. However, I did find some of his character voices a bit difficult to follow at times, which slightly affected the immersion.

Still, this is an eternal classic for a reason. The charm of Stevenson’s storytelling holds up beautifully, even after all these years. I only wish the narration had been just a bit stronger to fully match the spirit of the book