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oddlyconfusing's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
franklyfrank's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rungemaille's review
5.0
A story that'll remind you of the Cain and Abel trope and of Heart of Darkness, that will have you travel from Scotland to America, that has family feuds, pirates, hidden treasures, that will both entrance you and totally wreck you.
(a quick recommendation, until the day I finally get the time to write an actual review)
[2013 review]
(a quick recommendation, until the day I finally get the time to write an actual review)
[2013 review]
ruthhawes89's review against another edition
1.0
This book had such high potential but the actual execution of it was poor. The story was not gripping or engaging and the writing was all over the place. I struggled to finish it as I could not find the motivation or interest in this book. I was thoroughly disappointed.
rclyburn's review against another edition
3.0
The theme of good and evil was better explored in Jekyll and Hyde. I saw parallels to the parable of the prodigal son, as well as the referenced Jacob and Esau. I love the doubt Stevenson gave. Was Master evil, were we just over-interpreting? Was Henry just too sensitive? I don't like the narration by Mackellar. Also, this is the first novel I've read where wilderness is feared and not awed or triumphed over, and the Canadian in me loves it. Is the relationship between Master and Secundra homosexual?
nightcrawler79's review against another edition
2.0
Not [book:Kidnapped], much to my chagrin. This has an odd sense of [author:Poe] about it; almost a synthesis of some Poe short story and Stevenson's usual adventure formula. Probably my least favorite of all the Stevenson novels I've read, counting Treasure Island.
marilynsaul's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic adventure book! Action-packed, swashbuckling, escape-through-deadly-swamps, dumped in the midst of the French & Indian War, clever witticisms that make me laugh our loud, family squabbles, a blackguard brother, and the writing is exquisite.
romanreadingmachine's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was just crazy, on a level that I was not prepared for.