Treasure Island

De: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrado por: David Buck

With buried treasure, treacherous buccaneers, a young hero, and Long John Silver, the one-legged villain, Treasure Island remains one of the most popular of pirate adventures.©1986 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Well read version

This version was great. Best read fiction story I've ever heard. More like a radio play than a simple reading. Got to know the entire host of characters just from the voice, and found the story easier to follow with the narrator reading than when I read it on paper.

Best narration for the adventure!

I always look for reviews regarding the narration to help me decide on which version of a book I get. Well, shiver me timbers!!! This one gets an A+++++ in my book! I may not have understand all the pirate lingo as well had the narrator, David Buck, not put it in context so well. Quite the adventure! Well done!

Must read classic

As a classic, there is no doubt one should consider reading this book. I love finding out where terms and/or characters originate from and this book includes several. Ever been to Long John Silver's? Just happens to be the antagonist who played the role of the ship's cook.

The question is whether or not this is the version to download. I agree with other reviews - the narrator did a fantastic job - so go ahead and purchase with confidence.

Outstanding Book and Narrator

Some books are considered classics because the story is unique and compelling. Others are praised because of the superlative writing style of the author. A handful of books have both qualities. Treasure Island is one.

This is the quintissential pirate book. Peg legs. A talking parrot perched atop a pirate's shoulder. Swashbuckling adventure on deck and atop the jib. And of course, Long John Silver. It's all here.

This is an astonishing book made even moreso when you consider Stevenson was just 31 years old when he wrote it. Subtle humor, action, sea adventure, double-crosses. And gorgeous prose.

And this particular audio version showcases an outstanding narrator. His various character voices were so distinct that at times I supposed I was listening to a dramatic retelling using various actors.

Buy it. Download it. Relish it.

Literary classic

Timeless story, narrated expertly, using several different voices for various characters. Thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining.

The one to get

I sampled a wide variety of readings before settling on this one, and I couldn't have been happier. David Buck's narration is superb. This is the one to get!

A swashbuckling tail of epic proportions

What did you like best about this story?

All of it. Outstanding!

Which scene was your favorite?

"Aye Jim Boy. Keep a weather eye out for a seafaring man with one leg. You will do that for me won’t you Jim Boy"

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

A must read

One of the best

I thought I'd listened to all the recordings of Treasure Island, but somehow I'd missed this one. It was a case of saving one of the best for last. David Buck is a passionate reader and is master of the many voices that fill this masterpiece of swashbuckling. A treat from start to finish.

Great narration!

I can't believe it took me 50 years to read/listen to this book. So much of pirate lore and references come from this story and the narrator is incredible! David Buck really made the characters shine, especially Long John Silver. Good stuff!

Great writing / equally great narration

Though the story jumps at times it is logical and well told. I had to play the transitions over a few times to understand but sometimes I think I may be listening carefully