A review by louisreynard
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Treasure Island is very much a product of its time and it is very obvious that the intended audience was young English boys. The pirates are dastardly and stupid because they are, our intrepid treasure hunters are heroic and brave and true and oh so very English. Silver is the most complicated and interesting character in the book (and pretty obviously Stevenson's favorite) but he's still a murderous black guard and a villain. If you want an adventurous romp that doesn't try to be anything else, it's a lot of fun.