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A review by kailey_luminouslibro
The Master of Ballantrae by Robert Louis Stevenson
3.0
This book is wonderfully depressing! The subtlety of the writing is exquisite, and the setting perfect; but it's actually TOO well-written, b/c I felt a terrible oppression as I read. Brilliant, but difficult emotionally to read.
The action and suspense are excellent, but there are far too few happy moments in the book. I love the old servant, MacKellar, as the narrator. He brings a hopeful perspective to the story, and has the perfect vantage point for insight into each character.
The action and suspense are excellent, but there are far too few happy moments in the book. I love the old servant, MacKellar, as the narrator. He brings a hopeful perspective to the story, and has the perfect vantage point for insight into each character.