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derekjohnston's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
darcey_r's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
imogen_lottie's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
gregoreads's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. I only read Treasure Island of the two. I was really looking forward to it, but found it rather boring and tedious, which made me take forever to get through it. Oh well, I will always have Treasure Planet to watch!
readinggrandma's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
marinalikeaboatyard's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A classic for a reason
claudiathomson's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
blueskygreentreesyellowsun's review against another edition
5.0
Second read: Treasure Island is just as fantastic a read the second time around. Great fun. I didn't even bother with The Ebb-Tide.
First read: I picked up Treasure Island randomly, or maybe because Neil Gaiman mentioned it in his collection of nonfiction, I can't really remember. Nothing targeted in my selection of the book, is the point, and I had only the vaguest idea of its contents. So I was surprised and delighted by the vivid images that Treasure Island conjured up in the first few paragraphs. I could really see Billy Bones and feel the salty breeze, and it was irritating to have to surface from this adventure long enough to pay for the book. It feels like ages since I've been so thoroughly swept away into a book. Fantastic read.
The Ebb-Tide is preachy and forgettable.
First read: I picked up Treasure Island randomly, or maybe because Neil Gaiman mentioned it in his collection of nonfiction, I can't really remember. Nothing targeted in my selection of the book, is the point, and I had only the vaguest idea of its contents. So I was surprised and delighted by the vivid images that Treasure Island conjured up in the first few paragraphs. I could really see Billy Bones and feel the salty breeze, and it was irritating to have to surface from this adventure long enough to pay for the book. It feels like ages since I've been so thoroughly swept away into a book. Fantastic read.
The Ebb-Tide is preachy and forgettable.
linnylionheart's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Murder, Death, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Misogyny and Grief