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Treasure Island
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I wonder how I missed reading this book when I was a child. The adventures of Jim Hawkins and his friends, the treasure hunt, and pirates would have been alluring to my young mind. No matter, I'm happy that I read it at last.
The book really surprised me. I expected a complete children's story. But this is not so. It has a mature substance. There is treachery, mutiny, and murder to please the mature audience while there are adventure and heroism to please both young and adult audiences.
Jim Hawkins was a likable hero. His friends - the doctor, the captain, and the squire were an interesting lot and a good blend to the story. I was also taken in by the pirates, especially the cunning and double-dealing John Silver.
It was a fun and exciting read, overall, and I enjoyed it.
The book really surprised me. I expected a complete children's story. But this is not so. It has a mature substance. There is treachery, mutiny, and murder to please the mature audience while there are adventure and heroism to please both young and adult audiences.
Jim Hawkins was a likable hero. His friends - the doctor, the captain, and the squire were an interesting lot and a good blend to the story. I was also taken in by the pirates, especially the cunning and double-dealing John Silver.
It was a fun and exciting read, overall, and I enjoyed it.
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Reading Progress
July 3, 2019
– Shelved
July 3, 2019
– Shelved as:
to-read
July 3, 2019
– Shelved as:
scottish-lit
August 1, 2019
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Started Reading
August 1, 2019
– Shelved as:
children-young-adult
August 5, 2019
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Finished Reading
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Aug 14, 2019 04:32AM
I loved this book! And, I agree, I don’t know how I missed reading it when I was a kid. Now on to Les Miserables, I see!
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Martha wrote: "I loved this book! And, I agree, I don’t know how I missed reading it when I was a kid. Now on to Les Miserables, I see!"I liked it too. If I had read it as a child I would have loved it more. Adult perspective is always critical. :)
Yes I've started reading Les Miserables ; a book I always wanted to read but dreaded given its length.
