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A review by ianespiper
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
5.0
This was so fun! And quick. I had this one on my phone (free classics!), and it fit the shorter, less focused reading sessions that I usually have for phone books. I have seen Muppet Treasure Island at least 5 times, but I still forgot enough/there was enough deviation that this was exciting to read, although I still heard Long John Silver as Tim Curry the whole time.
I loved the pace and plot points of Treasure Island. The story didn't turn wildly on unexpected twists, but it wasn't predictable like a lot of modern easier-reading fiction. One of the facets of culture pieces that I've been paying attention to more lately is how much they know what they are. I.e. if it's a shallow soapy drama and has unrealistic plot points or exaggerated characters, that's often better than if they do a half-assed job of trying to cover up plot holes or have a contrived episode adding a dissonant facet to someone's character. Treasure Island did a great job of not trying to accomplish too much, with a chaotic protagonist who's a little flat, and really only developing the character of Long John, clearly the most interesting, beyond surface level. Definitely a fun read and a deserved classic in my opinion.
I loved the pace and plot points of Treasure Island. The story didn't turn wildly on unexpected twists, but it wasn't predictable like a lot of modern easier-reading fiction. One of the facets of culture pieces that I've been paying attention to more lately is how much they know what they are. I.e. if it's a shallow soapy drama and has unrealistic plot points or exaggerated characters, that's often better than if they do a half-assed job of trying to cover up plot holes or have a contrived episode adding a dissonant facet to someone's character. Treasure Island did a great job of not trying to accomplish too much, with a chaotic protagonist who's a little flat, and really only developing the character of Long John, clearly the most interesting, beyond surface level. Definitely a fun read and a deserved classic in my opinion.