Treasure Island (AmazonClassics Edition)

Name: Treasure Island (AmazonClassics Edition)
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (34165 reviews)
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Contemporary Fiction Classics

4.4 (34,165)

4.4 stars from 34,165 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

146 pages~2.4 hr readPublished by AmazonClassics

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Last checked: Oct 24, 2023

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Perfect for you if...

You love swashbuckling stories with memorable villains like Long John Silver, whose charm and cunning make him unforgettable even as a threat.
You want a page-turner that doesn't require slogging through dense prose—Stevenson tells this story with genuine momentum and wit.
You're looking to revisit a classic adventure that actually lives up to its reputation, not one that feels like homework.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer character-driven literary fiction where internal psychology matters more than plot momentum and physical danger.
You need extensive worldbuilding or romantic subplots—this is pure adventure stripped to its bones.
You're uncomfortable with the casual attitudes towards colonial violence and racial attitudes typical of 1880s adventure fiction.

About this book

Robert Louis Stevenson's seafaring adventure features peg-legged pirates, colorful parrots, and plundered riches. Young Jim Hawkins follows a map to buried treasure, encountering memorable characters including pirate Long John Silver, captain Billy Bones, and island man Ben Gunn. He must befriend or outsmart these figures as he navigates mutinous plans, mysterious deaths, and a series of double crosses on his way to the prize. Inspired by real-life seafarers, Stevenson captures the adventurous spirit of the era and appeals to readers of all ages. This AmazonClassics Edition includes editorial revisions.

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Currently 4.4★ from 34,165 reviews

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