grayreader's review against another edition
5.0
Peter Blood's journey from doctor, to slave, to pirate, and beyond, is one of the truly great adventure stories. There are not enough books like this.
ury949's review against another edition
4.0
Just get through the first quarter and stay focused for the long winded prose, and this book is a great pirate adventure. I had no problem finishing it quickly.
jojobug's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
paytonwileyp's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
This was a fun read! A little dated but that was expected. This was my first sort of swashbuckling adventure story and I really enjoyed it! Peter blood is slay
persephone0000's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A most perfect blend of pirate adventure, excellent wit, and characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
orphan_of_you's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible!
Read this as it was recommended to me by a family member and wow! I love historical fiction books usually and I see a lot of this book in the characters i read by my usual authors. I can't believe me it took 29 years to read this book. Wish I had read it sooner!
Read this as it was recommended to me by a family member and wow! I love historical fiction books usually and I see a lot of this book in the characters i read by my usual authors. I can't believe me it took 29 years to read this book. Wish I had read it sooner!
carsonwl's review against another edition
4.0
The start of the pirate adventure stories. It feels like all big "pirate" media (looking at you, Pirates of the Caribbean) references Captain Blood for some of the critical ideas of piracy. This book includes the captain of the ship that always pulls through no matter the odds, a mutinous first mate who threatens to overthrow the captain, pirates that are still "good guys at heart", and the high-class lady who falls for the rugged pirate.
I enjoyed Captain Blood and suggest it to anyone who enjoys classic adventure novels. Warning, this reads like a classic adventure book. The language is dated and dense, but elegant and descriptive. That being said, the story is engaging and Captain Blood serves as a relatable character who is just trying to survive.
I enjoyed Captain Blood and suggest it to anyone who enjoys classic adventure novels. Warning, this reads like a classic adventure book. The language is dated and dense, but elegant and descriptive. That being said, the story is engaging and Captain Blood serves as a relatable character who is just trying to survive.