Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson

Kidnapped

David Balfour #1

Robert Louis Stevenson

168 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult adventurous fast-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who crave fast-paced historical adventures with rich political undertones and dynamic friendships set against vivid, rugged landscapes.

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Kidnapped-written three years after Stevenson's blockbuster hit Treasure Island-tells the story of David Balfour, a young Scot kidnapped by brigands during the Jacobite Rebellion who teams with master swordsman Alan Breck Stewart to cross battle-t...

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Community Reviews

3.48
based on 3,425 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 99%

tense: 29%

lighthearted: 16%

mysterious: 14%

challenging: 13%

emotional: 13%

funny: 11%

inspiring: 11%

dark: 9%

hopeful: 8%

reflective: 7%

informative: 5%

relaxing: 2%

sad: 1%

Pace

30% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

47% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

51% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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