Kidnapped

Greeting and salutations fellow readers…I am excited that it has not been a tremendous amount of time since my last entry. Since finally obtaining a regular job and getting settled into my adult life, I have been absolutely determined that I would make time for reading every day. So far, it has been working out. 

Anyway, my latest literary conquest was Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson. Now, being a huge Treasure Island fan, I was incredibly excited to read this book. And, honestly, I wasn’t disappointed. Granted, in my opinion, it didn’t quite measure up to the epic book about pirates but it was still a wonderful read. The prose was eloquent and I immediately found myself drawn to the main character, David Balfour. 

The book tells the story of a young boy who just lost his parents and has finally reached the age of adulthood. When he sets out to discover more about his family, he finds himself cast into an epic adventure when his uncle sells him to a ship captain. Once aboard, he quickly becomes close friends with a man named Alan Breck, a troublemaker who enlists David’s help during a mutiny aboard the ship. However, their friendship is put to the test when the ship wrecks on a coral reef and the two find themselves wandering through the Scottish countryside as wanted fugitives. I won’t delve further into what they are wanted for or how they escape because I would rather you discover the adventure for yourself. 

Overall, I loved this book and agree that it should be on the list of books to read at least once in your life. It is full of adventure and I constantly found myself on the edge of my seat, wondering what would happen and if these characters I suddenly found myself attached to would make it out okay. If you are looking for a romance or a book that inspires deep thinking, this is not the book for you. But if you are just seeking adventure and a way to escape from life for awhile, I highly recommend this book. Especially if you  like Treasure Island.

Also, as I read this book, I found myself amazed yet again at how quickly I develop literary crushes. This happens to me in almost every book I read. The man in this instance was Alan Breck. From his first appearance in the story, I found myself drawn to him and yes, I will admit, attracted to him, although I have never actually seen him. To me, this is the mark of a well-developed character and I always appreciate an author who can make me care about a fictional person so much. So, for those of you out there who are like me, I warn you that another guy will be added to your list if you read this book.  

  
Anyway, to all my readers out there, I highly recommend this book. It is a quick read and, if you are anything like me, you will find yourself not wanting to put it down.

        
Until next time, my fellow literary travelers, happy reading!