A review by nessyfg
The Black Corsair by Emilio Salgari

4.0

This book is very personal to me, because the first time I had it in my hands I was about 8 years old. One of my father's old books, it had a beautiful black hardcover. Back then, I wasn't much of a bookworm, but I just loved this book without even knowing what it was about, I just knew I'd read it someday. And I did, many years later, after my father's passing. So this book felt bittersweet, because it brings me memories of him, both happiness and that feeling that something's missing. So, finally, my review of the story itself: even though I thought it was, sometimes, slow-paced, I loved it. I wasn't expecting such a plot twist at the end, which worked amazingly. The Black Corsair, his personality, his honor, all the adventures this story brings.. it was amazing! The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star rating is just because of that slow-paced part, but that's just me.