Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Book Summary
An Apple Books Classic edition.
When Billy Bones first walks into Jim Hawkins’ family-run inn, the prevailing sentiments are fear…and curiosity about what’s in his oversized chest. After a band of rogue pirates comes looking for him, Billy dies, leaving Jim and his mother in possession of his belongings, which contain a map leading to the treasure of the dreaded Captain Flint.
Robert Louis Stevenson’s swashbuckling adventure story plays out on the high seas-and it’s packed to the gills with heart-pounding suspense, double crosses, mutiny, mayhem, and even murder. First published as a magazine serial in the 1880s, Treasure Island set the standard for action-adventure thrillers. Hop in and prepare for a wild ride, complete with peg-legged pirates and their trusted parrots, casks of rum, tropical islands, and X marks the spot!
Treasure Island Book Details
Book Name | Treasure Island |
Genre | Action & Adventure |
Author | Robert Louis Stevenson |
Published | 28 January 1882, Saturday |
Price | Free |
E-Book Size | 320.22 KB |
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Book Reviews
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Enjoyed the read!. Good book, however it can be challenging the part where the narration moves through multiple characters. Still a great read!
If only there were half a star. I'm in a sixth grade reading class and had to read this book. It started off ok but it gets very very boring. I would only suggest reading if you have too. I would've rated half a star but ones the lowest 😡
Must-read for anyone. This book is an absolute classic in and of itself, and is essential for any who wish to fully appreciate much of today’s literature, especially action and adventure.
Awful. Dont read
Treasure Island. Treasure Island is a great book.
Wow. Hollywood and we can memory have done a disservice to this great work. The language is exquisite and horrible at the same time. It is a good and well told tale. I would love to see more of this quality of work coming from authors in my era. This is perhaps one of the first or at least one of the better earlier pirate stories. You can see how pirates of the Caribbean stood on the shoulders of this work.
Treasured. Great classic
Treasure Island. Fast read! Adventure, great story & character development. Nautical terms were somewhat difficult at times. A classic.
Love this story. Excellent!
One for the ages. A fast paced, masterpiece of adventure and characters. Incredible.
Great book!. I loved this book, has a lot of action
Good. Classic book
Treasure Island. A wonderful story that keeps the reader's interest. The spoken language of the mid 19th century is at times almost unrecognizable to an early 21st century reader. The sometimes ugly nature of men is laid bare and makes this book unsuitable for children under 12.
YoHo. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
A new perspective.. It was enjoyable reading this book again after watching the "Black Sails" series that was the prequel to this story.
Treasure Island, a true classic. I enjoyed this book even more than I did 50 years ago.
Excellent writing. I had heard some of this story but to read it all is profound. The emotions from the viewpoint of a child makes you feel you are experiencing it for yourself.
A classic masterpiece. An exceptional work of fiction. The very story that has kindled the love and lore of pirates for generations still has the air of adventure on the high seas after so many years. A must read for any human being on planet earth.
Treasure island. The quintessential pirates tale!
Classic. What a fantastic read. Not too difficult to follow for the most part.
Treasure Island. Very good read. I’ve been wanting to read it since I was in junior high school. I was transported back to day s of adventure on the high seas and the lure of treasure! I’m 63 now!
Treasure Island. Excellent read. 👍🏼
Classic.. Classic.
One of my favorites. It’s a classic for any age
Great. I loved this novel. It really did pick up after they set off to the Island. 5 stars for the great adventure.
Awesome. Hey great book i also got The Black Arrow too cant wait to read it
Treasure Island a classic for all times and all ages. I have read this book three times in two years and it still never fails to fascinate.
Boring. I thought this book was going to be an interesting story with a good plot line. I was wrong. This is extremely dull and mind-numbingly boring. It was hard to continue reading it without falling asleep. The premise of the book is interesting, but the book itself is written very poorly and not very easy to follow. I understand that this book is a classic and is well known, but I just don't understand why!
Don’t hesitate. This book is gripping. I’ve read it twice and listened to the audiobook at least twice. It’s written in such a way that, in reading, you feel you ARE Jim Hawkins. I can smell the salt. Enjoy!
Treasure Island. A true classic. Third time reading it, still a great read.
Good. Good old book
Can I put zero stars.. This book is BORING!!!!!!!!! That is all I am going to say.
5/5. Absolutely loved it, would definitely recommend to just about anyone.
Worth the read!. A great tale of adventure!
I used to read. these classics to my 3 children, this, Robinson Caruso, Little Women and dozens of other great and enduring classics. All three grew up with a love of and for books. They read them to their children and now I read them to my young grandchildren. Full circle, they never cease to entertain and spark imaginations at any age. Start them early.
Finally I got around to reading this seafaring masterpiece.. Good story well told.
Great adventure. This book was a joy to read!
Oh, to have been young Jim!. Reading this again much later in my life is a pure joy. I can see why Mr. Stevenson found the sea and the pirate nature so alluring. One day I must might go to an antique shop, scour about until I find a treasure map and off I will go!
A fantastic book. The plain daring and adventure in this book makes up for the tricky sea language, and the twists and turns and use of dramatic irony is perfect.
Treasure Island. The love of money...the root of all evil, and the basis for an incredible adventure for young Jim Hawkins, who proves more than a match for a crew of cut throat pirates.
Amazing book! A perfect classic!. It is a very nice book.
Good book. I read this book for school and I really like the storyline and how there is always something coming around the corner that you would have no idea was possibly going to happen.
It’s amazing!!!. You should also try this book?
Treasure island. A very good book. Gets interesting starting a little bit before the middle. Kinda boring at the beginning. But overall a very good book.
Treasure Island. What else can be said about the most iconic pirate swashbuckler ever written? Although the language is very dated for modern readers, the story is every bit as riveting as when It was penned. An all-time classic!
Where are the illustrations?. Love the book. Where are the illustrations?
Always a classic. This is a must read over and over
Delightful tale. How did I get to be 60 years old without having read this classic? Enjoyed this tale of the sea and pirates and adventure very much.
Fun read. Loved it !
Treasure Island. Always a classic that goes too fast
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Enjoyed the story. It’s a slow start and picks up near the end.
Fran on Treasure Island. I read this book as a child and thought I’d revisit it as a 70 year old, so glad I did. Excellent Adventure😵
Amazing. A must read for the ages; one for the whole family!
A classic for a reason. Great story, only wished it was longer because I enjoyed every moment.
Did not like. I did not like that there caption was going to die
Stupid.. Stupid. Stupid. Hate it don't buy it
Arrrr(gh). In terms of the download, there are a few annoying typos; letters get cut off at the edge of the pages and in other instances incorrect letters appear in words. This makes it tricky to figure out if it is a typo or an old English word, but then later it is written correctly. Regarding the book itself, I enjoyed reading this classic; it was fun and full of adventure. (spoiler alert) However, I was disappointed with the abrupt and lack luster ending; what does Jim do with the Admiral Benbow? What about his mother? Etc. Arrrgh. But hey, it's free.
Treasure island. Awesome story, a must read for all boys....
Treasure Island. Best book I've read. A good classic.... MUST READ!!!!! ( that's if you love mysteries and adventure)
Mr. Great old book
It is great. It's just simply great! Fabulous!!
Delightful read. I thoroughly enjoyed this classic read.
Great. Very awesome to have this for free. It was very useful in school. In terms of the story, I found it fun to read.
Jameison's review. I like this book a lot, like all the other ones. (7 years old)
3/5. I feel it is a bit difficult to read, cause of all the slang terms and the different ways the characters speak, I’ve had to reread a lot of the sentences. If u like this stuff then you’ll like 👍
This book is amazing. You should really read treasure island it has action,adventure and mystery it has a good ending
Epic!!!!. It is a great book and I recommend it for anyone.
Treasure island. The best ever pirate novel, written with blood and thunder. Ah haarrrr!
Best book ever. This book was the best I have ever read
GREATGREATGREAT!. it is alright but it is quite hard to understand.But overall its a good story,and that my friend IS WHAT COUNTS!
Best book. Best book ever
Treasure island. 'twas rubbish it's hard to understand needs to be modernise it it bad okay
Wonderful!. Such a fantastic adventure story, can't believe it's taken me til now to read such a classic & enjoyable tale!
Classic. It's a book that you must read I couldn't put it down, a absolutely thrilling reaf
Treasure island!. Great book it kept me guessing and was a real page turner! Shiver me timbers!!!
It's great!. My 7 year old daughter and I have just finished reading a chapter a night, and have loved every minute. We liked the way it was haunting and atmospheric. The characters were well written. We have been thrilled by all of Jim's adventures. We wish there was a second one to follow!
Treasure Island. This book is a classic Boys Own adventure and plenty of morale learning for today's readers. I liked using the dictionary to learn some of the old seafaring words.
Tales from boyhood. This the classic tale of adventure and danger. A must-read for anyone aspiring to write their own novel.
Good Read. Excellent book - exciting story
A Rollicking Tale. This book is a rollicking tale of pirates, hidden treasure, and Jack Hawkins' adventures at sea, told with great passion by one of Scotland's finest writers - Robert Louis Stevenson. The writing is colourful; beautifully crafted; full of colourful descriptions and lively seafaring language. A great yarn suitable for children and adults alike.
Great read!. Would recommend to anyone looking for a book to get into took me awhile get past the old English but I got there in the end :)
Nice Read enjoyed it!. It was like bing transported into a different era! Enjoyed the read
Treasure island. This book is okay. Felt it started to drag halfway through but picked back up towards the end
Treasure Island. Read it when I was a young boy just read it again at 75 . A great book.
Treasure island. Read this for the first time as an adult. Kept me entertained enough, but clearly would have enjoyed it more as a nipper. Nice to get to the source of so much the pirate that exists in everybody's imagination "Jim lad!".
Treasure Island. I remember this story being read to me by my mother on holiday by the sea. It was probably an abridged children's version but has always been in my memory. This is the real deal; the language is slightly quirky but of its time. The art of storytelling by a master is plain to see; the Admiral Benbow is wonderfully evoked as a sleepy country ale house until the appearance of Flint and the tension gradually ratchets up with the "sea wolves" beginning to circle. Long John Silver emerges as a Machiavellian character willing to change sides to survive and uses all his cunning to survive. Disappointingly, the story fizzles out when they successfully return to Bristol. What happened to Jim ; surely he didn't return to run the pub with his mother! He is no country bumpkin and is the ringmaster for the whole show.
A true classic. Some of the narrative can be hard to understand as it is written in an older and seafaring form. However this adds to the flavour. It’s not too long so do yourself a favour and add this classic to your list of “books I have read”
Treasure island. The book is good with a bit of alright stuff in it
Fantastic Book for Adults & Children. I never read this as a child, however I have now read it three times to my young children and they love it as much as me. It's exciting, at times scary, and a great story of Pirates and Treasure. Give it a try!
Great book. Excellent reading
Treasure Island. What a pleasure to read this book after so many years. Yes, It was the old school days about 35 Years ago. The intrigue is still there and will have you turning the pages till the end. Happy Reading!
Treasure Island. Treasure Island is page turner for all those looking to write a great thriller. The plot and sub-plot is delivered with equal measure. Character are colourful with just enough to keep them interesting. The ending is left on a cliff hanger of a question, room for another tale of the high seas. A classic that deserves to be re-read often.
Treasure Island. Read this years ago as a Year 6 with my favourite ever teacher, Alan Cook. Then again this summer on the beach. Long John Silver - what a character. Only Fagin can match him.
good. great book but can get on your nerves because of complex language
Completely charming. Brilliant book, just draws you in.
Pieces of eight. Whilst the nautical action scenes can be tricky to fathom, the pace and characterisation of the treasure hunters makes for a page turner, you may lay to that.
This book. Excellent book my opinion
What an Adventure. Still stands the test of time as one of the classic adventure stories.
Mmmmm it's ok'd. Yeah the books ok. Not exactly the best I've ever read but I suppose I'm actually lucky to be able to read and actually have a book to read because in places in the slums the kids don't have books to read.
Amazing. Fantastic book I read it for the first time when I was 10 and I absolutely loved it
Treasure Island. I never read this as a child and am thrilled to have found such a great book. It is deservedly a classic.
Compelling and enduring classic. Whilst not the best story I have ever read, in terms of structure, grammar (excluding those parts that are necessarily intended as historic slang) and execution, this enduring classic is still a compelling tale for children and adults who did not discover it earlier.
Treasure Island. A very familiar tale but one I hadn't yet read as the author intended. Exciting for not only the story but also the number of pirate references that colour our view of the fable of pirates today. Long John silver is a character whose duplicitous nature keeps us guessing whose side is he really on? Excellent.
Treasure island. If you are going to read a classic read this. You will not be disappointed.
Wonderful Read for Children and Adults Alike. This book will keep you enthralled from beginning to end.It is packed with adventure and chilling suspense.It is just a thrilling read.
Very good book. This a very good book. Would recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and/or pirates
A classical favouite. Pirates, intrigue, adventure, plot twists and treasure - what's not to like?
Treasure island. Excellent
Oscar. Great would recommend
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Treasure island. The adventure never gets old no matter how many times U read it. Movies can't duplicate the minds sense of what is written. And as for Long John Silver!!! What a man to survive all this adventure and still be there for more!
Journey 2. I watched the movie and now I want to read the books that helped out
5/5 Would Read Again. Is book. Book is good. Mmmmmmmm.
Interesting. I think it is a good book
Bad. Couldnt understand it
Ah, yes!!. I dare say, I enjoyed this story more now than when I was a child!!!!
Good. Good old book
Boring. TERRIBLE JUST TERRIBLE
Bad. Not a good book
Very enjoyable. Enjoyed this story very much
Awesome. This book was awesome I loved it❗❗
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. Amazing book read it
Treasure Island. It was pretty good, actually. Some times it was hard to understand, because of all the pirate talk and old English, and there are a lot of characters to keep straight.... But, it ended up being a good story, and I think that this book will continue to interest people for years to come...
Good book. It's one of those books where you dont know whats going on but you do at the same time. Once you break it down its a terrific book with a lot of action
Treasure island. A wonderful tale!
Wonderful Read. Nothing to heavy or philosophical just good old fashion fun
Okay.... The book is a true classic but it is so hard to understand. I am reading it for my Challenge class and I still can't understand it. My teacher will not let us get an easier treasure island version. Anyway this is a good book for older people I do not recommend it for younger people. I am a fifth grader and most of my challenge friends can't understand it.
Treasure island. Great book!!
Treasure Island. Every child of this modern age should read an adventure like treasure island. All it takes is imagination to enjoy this book. No Internet or game console required.
Treasure island. I hated this book! People are getting Drunk all over the place and cursing
Good!. A little hard to follow, but I understand most of it. This got me into adventure stories!
Worst book ever. Only reason why I read this book is because I had to read it for school I so boring and hard to understand and I'm taking advanced classes
Treasure Island. This is a good book with a lot of interesting cliff hangers that made me guess.
Treasure Island. Some of the comments here made me shudder. The book is not difficult, slow, boring, or poorly constructed (I don't think this reflects a change in taste, but rather in reading skill — for both young adults and full grown adults — if you read at the level a thirteen year should read at, I doubt you will be bored). If your children are struggling with it, that's a good thing — struggling is an indication of growth. As for the comparison with Pirates of the Caribbean, that should not be surprising; Treasure Island was a prime source for both the Disneyland ride and the movie.
Review. Cool book it's like the spinoff movie treasure planet
Treasure island. This book is very good and instresting
A Visit to an Old Friend. I loved the book as a child and it was lots of fun to read it again, 50 years later. Our idea of a "pirate" is certainly shaped by this book still. Disney owes a huge debt of gratitude in using Treasure Island for Pirates of the Caribbean. The author's pirates dress, speak and behave in ways we easily accept as "pirate" and are direct antecedents to Johnny Depp and company.
Treasure island stinks. It is really hard to understand they use old old English
I love it!!. This book is a great book. But it would probably be hard for little kids. but I think is a wonderful book!!!!! 😊
Boring. In my mind this book was the worst book I have ever read. I thought it would be interesting and fun but it was crappy. I give this book 0 stars.
I want to read it. it sounds good!
Treasure Island. It was a great book!! 👍 But at parts it got very un interesting and boring but the adventure was just amazing!!!! 👍😃
great. GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great. What a classic. Really enjoyed it. Always wondered where the name Long John Silver came from.
Engrossing. More death than I thought there would be but no one to whom you become too attached.
Fun read. I picked this one out to read with my son over a rainy weekend. I enjoyed reading this short story, which gave me a chance to brush up on my pirate-speak.
Pretty good. Pretty good overall book with a good story to tell. Lots of excitement and action, but it was considerably long length, and at some parts hard to understand. But besides that it was good.
Treasure island. Wonderful still!
Saved my life.. Thank you whoever made this book free because it saved my life. I had a quiz on chapters 1-3 the following day and I had lost my book, this made it really easy for me to study. Thank you for whoever made this book free.
Great Book!. This is a entertaining book
Treasure Island. This is an awesome book and I really loved it I would totally recommend this book!
Healing Power!. This book, which my grandparents read to my mother in times of illness, proved once again it's healing power when I read it to her to sooth her through a hip replacement.
No matter what!. At some point in your life read this book. It is such a fantastic book to read. A great story with all the perfect elements; A MUST READ.
Okay. All u idiots that say its a rip off of treasure planet have it mixed up...
Books. Amazing
Treauses island. Book is great
Treasure Island Review- Maria Dansounsou. Treasure Island is an exciting book for boys, and tomboys (of course) but it's very boring! Most likely cause it was written in like the 1800s!! I think Girls and boys would like it better if someone wrote a parody of it and they would look back at the real book and at the parody and they would just be in love with treasure island!! It's an OK book, but totally not my type because us normal girls not the stuck up rich kind we like to read about bloody and murder stuff! For example we love Pretty Little Liars I would love to read the book I watched 2 seasons and it's just FASCINATING! Thank you goodbye!
What a good book!. I just finished reading it for school. It is a good one. Now I will go home and watch the movie!
Boooooooooorrrringggggg. Even though I didn't read it I still think it was boring This book is torturous. It hurts to even look at it. Whoever the illustrator is I think you should go die in a hole This book is so dumb my grandma thinks it's good,and I should sue you guy's!
5 Books like Treasure Island (Robert Louis Stevenson)
Robert Louis Stevenson (born Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson; 13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for works such as Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped, and A Child's Garden of Verses. Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life but continued to write prolifically and travel widely in defiance of his poor health. As a young man, he mixed in London literary circles, receiving encouragement from Andrew Lang, Edmund Gosse, Leslie Stephen and W. E. Henley, the last of whom may have provided the model for Long John Silver in Treasure Island. In 1890, he settled in Samoa where, alarmed at increasing European and American influence in the South Sea islands, his writing turned from romance and adventure fiction toward a darker realism. He died of a stroke in his island home in 1894 at age 44.A celebrity in his lifetime, Stevenson....
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