Jack answers “Am I the only person who found reading...”

Jannine Smith asked this question about Treasure Island:

Am I the only person who found reading this book difficult? I left it unfinished as it was hard for me to follow - and it shouldn't be the case as it is a short book!!

Jack If I hadn't been familiar with the story because of the movie I wouldn't know what the heck was going on. I'm halfway through and the pirate-speak and…moreIf I hadn't been familiar with the story because of the movie I wouldn't know what the heck was going on. I'm halfway through and the pirate-speak and the way people spoke back then has really slowed me down. I'm sure it's probably the first true "buried treasure" book and for that it's a classic, but I'm really not enjoying it, but I MUST finish!(less)

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