Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson with Gildart Jackson (Narrator)

7 hours, 12 minutes • first pub 1883 (editions)

fiction classics young adult adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Part adventure tale and part-coming-of-age story, Treasure Island follows Jim Hawkins, an innkeeper's son, as he embarks on a sea adventure after obtaining a treasure map. In his quest to recover a share of the loot, he must negotiate relationship...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19,185 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
lighthearted 26%
mysterious 24%
tense 22%
funny 11%
dark 9%
challenging 6%
inspiring 5%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
reflective 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 28%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 26% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.54

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