Kirt's review
Treasure Island (Kingfisher Classics)
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Kirt's review
Treasure Island (Kingfisher Classics) by Robert Louis Stevenson
Kirt's review
rating:
I liked it. Some have complained it takes them forever to get to sea, but I don't see that as much of an issue, as the book passes over most of the sea voyage and concentrates on what happens on the island: Precious little of the book actually happens on the ship, except for a couple notable chapters. Plus, I like the stuff at the beginning with the evil blind beggar Pew, tho I couldn't help but imagine him looking like John Cleese.
It was a touch predictable in spots -- which is interesting in its own way, as I've never even seen a movie version -- but a fun romp for all that. Excellent light bus reading, especially if, like most geeks, you dig the whole pirate thing.
It was a touch predictable in spots -- which is interesting in its own way, as I've never even seen a movie version -- but a fun romp for all that. Excellent light bus reading, especially if, like most geeks, you dig the whole pirate thing.
