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A review by unknownposter
The Coral Island by R.M. Ballantyne
2.0
Well, some aspects of the writing was interesting- very full of character. I was originally interested in this book because apparently, lord of the flies was based off of it and I can see that in some ways but the two are....not alike in any way that I found important. It's an adventure story, much more geared toward young men who dream of such things. I found it dry and unbelievable. I really don't believe that three teenaged english sailor boys could fight off a small tribe of full grown male islanders- i just don't.
The story seems to go a thousand ways, starting off with the three being shipwrecked then exploring then discovering native islanders, being kidnapped by pirates then by said islanders, saving a lovely damsel in distress and ugh it just keeps going. Also, the portrayal of missionaries in the Pacific's was disgustingly pleasant though given the time it was written I know I can't expect anything less but glowing reviews.
I don't know, if you REALLY like Treasure Island (the novel) give it a shot.
The story seems to go a thousand ways, starting off with the three being shipwrecked then exploring then discovering native islanders, being kidnapped by pirates then by said islanders, saving a lovely damsel in distress and ugh it just keeps going. Also, the portrayal of missionaries in the Pacific's was disgustingly pleasant though given the time it was written I know I can't expect anything less but glowing reviews.
I don't know, if you REALLY like Treasure Island (the novel) give it a shot.