onewinternight's review against another edition
5.0
The best romantic pirate novel. Is about as authentic as Pirates of the Caribbean (that is, not at all)-but far more sophisticated. A swashbuckling good read, if you can get through the really melodramatic bits to see how great this story really is.
laurarosessupposes's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Enjoyed it more at the start. Found I wasn't as engaged as I got further through, especially near the end. Maybe more of a "me" issue than the book? Also, not keen on the presentation of black people.
aquabak's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
pagesofpins's review against another edition
Lots of action and daring heroic deeds and swashbuckling, very readable. A surprisingly even handed view of Catholics for its day, less so with the portrayal of black characters.
robhughes's review against another edition
4.0
Never read a pirate story before, at least i don't think i have. Apparently this one is based on reality, or at least a version of reality that makes pirates out to be wronged gentlemen-buccaneers trying to survive despite the cruelty of the ruling classes. In turn Sabantini presents the aristocratic class as spineless half-wit bullies that can't help but cock things up...i loved it!
fabrychenko's review against another edition
5.0
Это просто книга-машина времени, которая переносит тебя в те беззаботные времена, когда волновало только, найдут ли моряки Испаньолы заветные сокровища и доберётся ли в итоге Айвенго к своей Ровене.
Ушло в копилочку классического приключенческого романа, который нужно советовать читать детям и подросткам.
Ушло в копилочку классического приключенческого романа, который нужно советовать читать детям и подросткам.
goatgranny87's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! Pirates are awesome and I have to admit that this is the first time I have read a pirate novel. I had to read this for a film a literature class that I am taking. This was a great choice for this class. The adventures Blood goes on are full of action and the dialogue is amazing. The film adaption to this novel is an old black and white movie. The acting is pretty cheesy but it's great considering the year it was made. This novel makes me want to read more piarate adventure stories. It also makes me wonder what other books are out there that I've never heard of that I need to read.
yonatanaidan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75