It is a tale that created its own genre, shaping the image we have of pirates today and influencing many interpretations, yet until now I had not read Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.
To be honest, I've never been that much of a fan of pirates stories. Well, not as much as some. I mean, I loved the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy (yes I consider it a trilogy, the subsequent films do not count) and I believe that Disney's Treasure Planet is a seriously underrated film, but now I understand the love of the thrill of the adventure. Perhaps if I'd read this book when I was younger it would have had much more of an influence on me, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
A thrilling tale of hidden treasure, pirate mutiny and discovery of the unknown, what's not to love? Grab some rum, sit out in the sun and experience the pirate's life.
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