Reviews

The Black Arrow Robert Louis Stevenson by Robert Louis Stevenson

antonella24's review against another edition

5.0

Ho letto questo libro con grande piacere e interesse. Si tratta di un romanzo storico e avventuroso ambientato nell'Inghilterra del XV secolo, durante la Guerra delle Due Rose tra le fazioni degli York e dei Lancaster. Il protagonista è il giovane Dick Shelton, che scopre di essere stato tradito dal suo tutore sir Daniel Brackley, responsabile della morte di suo padre. Dick si unisce ai fuorilegge della Freccia Nera, guidati da Ellis Duckworth, che combattono contro le ingiustizie e le oppressioni dei nobili. Insieme a loro, Dick vivrà numerose peripezie e lotterà per difendere il suo amore per Joanna Sedley, una ricca ereditiera contesa tra i due schieramenti.
Il libro è scritto con uno stile coinvolgente e ricco di colpi di scena. Il romanzo mescola sapientemente azione, suspense, sentimenti e riflessioni morali. Mi ha colpito soprattutto il tema della vendetta, che viene messo in discussione da diversi punti di vista. Il finale è emozionante e sorprendente.
Consiglio vivamente la lettura di questo libro a chi ama le storie di avventura, di amore e di coraggio. Si tratta di un classico della letteratura che non delude mai. Robert Louis Stevenson è un autore geniale e capace di creare mondi indimenticabili.

fedor_ulysses's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.75

thoughton98's review against another edition

4.0

A classically boyish adventure novel - this is now a text that can be enjoyed by all, exploring the exciting tale of a teenager’s journey to return home and gain the financial justice he deserves; through the various battles and impediments he must fight through, and the amazing array of characters he meets along the way.

cschmi46's review against another edition

4.0

Not my favorite of Stevenson's books, but I'd read the phone book if he wrote it.

emlickliter's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

4.0

 The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson – This was my audiobook reread for the week! A classic adventure that was still good the third time around! Happy Reading! 

feanor451's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

4.5

An excellent adventure story, Robert Louis Stevenson propels the reader through a tumultuous tale set during the War of the Roses. The prologue is written with many deliberately archaic or misspelt words, but the journey that waits beyond is more than worth it. With unflagging pace it is a compelling coming of age story that finds time for sincere character development and reflection between the enchanting escapades. Strongly recommended.

vhenderson93's review against another edition

3.0

Let me just say, if you can make it through the prologue, this book is a great read full of adventure and action. The writing style reminded me very much of Robin Hood. Sometimes I had to reread a sentence to make sense of it, but for the most part it was clear. There were parts of this book that kept my attention completely but some of it was a bit boring. I really liked the illustrations.

My favorite character was Alicia Risingham. I liked her spunk and the way she called Richard lion driver. I really felt for the poor old sea captain. He was a victim of circumstance and it didn't seem fair to me.

vhenderson93's review against another edition

4.0

I've been starting, stopping, and restarting this book since around 2012. I remember starting it the first time, getting bored and decided to watch the BBC version in hopes of regaining interest. Turns out that version is so off from the book. I've read the first 13 chapters several times but always either got stuck or set it aside for too long.

So what did I think? Compared to Treasure Island (one of my favorites) Kidnapped is a harder read that requires you to read with a Scottish accent. The story itself is full of adventure, life on the run through the heather and bad politics. There was a good bit of humor and witty dialogue. I believe Alan and David made a great duo. Each had their faults- David's childish way of holding a grudge and his naive trust with his uncle and Alan's brashness, vanity, and weakness for gambling. I wish there had been a more satisfying ending concerning the uncle's punishment.

I'm so glad I can finally mark this as read! A great story but not something that can be picked up on whim.

**And apparently there's a SEQUEL???**

thelilyofshalott's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 ★ - (loved it, favorite)

Full review to come. I really liked this one :D

fowadijaz's review against another edition

adventurous

4.0

 Lots of adventure, olde english vocabulary, but distinct from the scottish dialect spoken in "Kidnapped."