| | Treasure Island (Penguin Popular Classics) |  | Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 14999
Media: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 4.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 0140620834
EAN: 9780140620832
ASIN: 0140620834
Publication Date: January 25, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 subtle masterpiece May 6, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
There is more to this book than meets the eye, you may lay to that. Apart from the fairy tale plot there is superb dialogue and dialect hidden in the pages. The relationship between Long John and Jim unfolds grippingly. There are also superbly detailed scenes of action and adventure allways achieved with an economy of language. The seafaring language is used very deliberately without any ostentation. Always a pleasure to read. Great pace.
One of the greatest pirate stories of all time June 22, 2005
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
Treasure Island is arguably one of the greatest works of storytelling in the English language. Stevenson created other novels, with greater depth and insight, but the highlight of Treasure Island is the combination of color and poetic prose that distinguishes his tale of piracy and boyhood adventure from the rest of the field of other adventure books. The title alone paints an image of suspense, and salty pirates battling over great riches. Most people tend to view Treasure Island as a story for children, but it can be enjoyed by anyone longing for a rollicking adventure. Like so many stories from the 1800s, each chapter ends with a cliffhanger, and once you get used to the language the author's humor shines through.
Shiver my timbers! April 6, 2005
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
One of the best adventure stories ever, this all-time classic is an absolute must.
 It's one of those stories you know but you don't April 5, 2005
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
We all think we know how the story turns out and you probab;y have a fair idea - i'd still say it's worth picking up. good bed time story for slightly older kids.
 Its Okay November 8, 2004
4 out of 78 found this review helpful
Treasure island is just "OK". It doesn't live up to its hype. First of all this is suppose to be a childrens book and it is well beyond the reading levels of many kids. This book also has alot of violence that I believe should not be included in a childrens novel. Another thing is it is written in a way that would make it hard for many to comprehend.
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