Reviews

Doctor Syn by Russell Thorndike

tallbox's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

2.0

dotsonpaper's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

Pulpy drivel. A host of dislikeable characters, a nonsensical plot with no clear point of view, and a large quantity and breadth of racism!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs

pinkmalady's review

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism

bamboohouses's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is a very good yarn in the tradition of Treasure Island, though a bit more of a pot-boiler. This was the first novel of a series and the focus is more on the supporting characters rather than Doctor Syn himself. It's of it's time but if you enjoy a good adventure and forgive it a few stylistic flaws it's an enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to reading more in the series

lnatal's review

3.0

From BBC Radio 4 Extra:
Rufus Sewell reads the swashbuckling 18th-century pirate adventure