Krystal's Reviews > Treasure Island

Treasure Island published in 1883, has aged like the finest bottle of rum.

I try to read a few classics each year, and Treasure Island is one of my son’s favorites, I chose it so we could discuss it. Well, I was WOWED! This is one classic that has stood the test of time. I could see how much it has influenced films and other stories throughout pop culture.

Jim Hawkins finds a REAL X marks the spot treasure map. Sure, there’s a mountain of obstacles between him and Treasure Island. Not to mention, the bloodthirsty pirates after the very map in his possession. Now, young Jim has quite a bit of gumption and an equal measure of luck if you ask me, but will that be enough to make to the island and back in one piece?

I breezed through this in a day. The larger than life characters were wonderfully imagined and made me smile. It didn’t matter if they were friend or foe, I thought the characterization was brilliant and I just soaked this novel right up. The settings were lush, gritty, and realistic. I felt like I was right there swatting mosquitoes alongside the travelers, to be this absorbed in a story is a blast! (The gift of no bug bites is a plus.)

Audible’s dramatized version is simply outstanding!

It is an indescribable feeling to begin a book with no expectations and be carried away to another time and place, a wondrous escape.

5 ⭐️ 🏴‍☠️