Kidnapped Audiobook

" Um, very interesting to read an old school little kids book. My boys were actually interested. "

" Good book much like "Treasure Island." "

" this was soooo boring. Not recommended to anyone "

" I can see its appeal for children - there's plenty of drama here - but in fact I found it too 'busy', with never a moment's rest from the action. "

" Listen to this on Audio by a reader that uses the Scottish accent. It's great! "

" I'm sorry that I had not read this book before now. A long stay in Scotland is on my bucket list, especially to the Heberdies. The descriptions of the lonely landscape and the Highland society took me to this special place. The twists and turns of the story had a rhythm that was suited to the way the book was originally published which feels a bit choppy to us now. Sadly, hard copies of the book could not be found in either my local bookstore nor my public library . Happily the Gutnburgh project has made it available electronically. "

" Read it when i was around 11. Deep and sensitive but also rebellious. "

" The overall story for this book was good, but the strong Scottish dialect made it difficult to follow. Once I gave up on trying to figure out exactly what was going on, the book was more enjoyable. "

" i thought this was a good and readable book right until the end which i thought was a total lame cop out. WTF? "

" I read this after I had seen a movie version on TV. It really helped that I had seen that before because I could follow it (old language, etc) better. Got on a Stevenson kick after that :) "

" I learned about Scotland, it's history and complicated rivalry. "

" A quick little read. Really enjoyed this. Kind of mindless adventure pleasure read. The Scottish dialect was never much of a hinderance to understanding. Good guys were good guys, villains were villains. My first Stevenson book. Will get to the others eventually. "

" Great book for Middle Grade boys! Robert Louis Stevenson is an adventure lover's classic author. The characters are well-drawn and believable. "

" Good Book. Great adventure book, maybe if I had read this book before I read all the other adventure books I would have rated it higher. Gave a nice image of how the Scottish Highlands were in the early 19th century. "

" This book was so good! I can't believe I haven't read it until now. "

" Like many other reviews, this book started out so exciting, but ended up being much slower throughout the rest of the book. There were times that I would be very interested what was happening, and others that I read on because I wanted to know what happened. Going through the heather was the most boring part. I did like and cared for both David and Alan, and that kept me going through the book. For the most part, I liked it, and liked the main story, it just dragged in parts. "

" A superior boys' own adventure, rich in the sort of deatils that bring a story to vivid life. Surely must have been an influence on Tolkien. "

" Re-reading an old favorite. Nobody does adventure better than Stevenson. "

" Great vacation read while I was in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Exactly what you expect from Stevenson. A bit more adult than Treasure Island, particularly if you care at all about the political aspect of the novel. "

" It wasn't badly written, I just didn't enjoy it. "

" This book was kicking around my in-laws' house so I picked it up. It was a pretty good story. Lots of adventure. "

" I wasn't sure about this story until into a few chapters and then it became interesting to the very end. Young man tricked by a greedy old miser of an uncle and his adventure getting back to his home. I read this with my daughter Mattia for a book club assignment. "

" Very nice adventure. Actually listened, but oh well. "

" I read the first 3/4s of this book and reasonably enjoyed it. Then I got to the part where a couple of characters are saying "by my troth!" to each other over and over for about 10 pages and just. couldn't. continue. I realize that social convention was a big part of everything back then, but watering down the part before the big climax with a chapter full of 'troth's is just bad pacing, no matter what century you live in. It's classic because of what it inspired, but hardly exciting by today's standards. "

" Unfortunately I couldn't get into this book at all. I tried several times but it really wasn't something that interested me. He's a wonderful writer but I think we cross paths a little much. Its the second book of his I struggled to get into. Nevertheless I have respect for him and think people should try everything at least once. So read it! Hopefully you'll enjoy it more then me! "

" This took me about 40 minutes to read. Surprisingly, quite a bit happened in that time. Good for elementary school kids. "

" Not as enchanting as Treasure Island, a bit more difficult to follow. Great to visit the old style novels. "

" This may not have the derring do of Treasure Island, but I found it to be a compelling story, with vivid characters and descriptions of the highlands. A classic that's worth it. "

" I love seafaring novels. This one is a favorite. "

" A cracking tale of Highland adventures! I liked it better than Treasure Island. "

" Pretty good. Not as entertaining as Treasure Island, but in the end I grew to really like the main characters and their interaction together. "

" A wonderful adventure! Read through the eyes of youth to thoroughly enjoy the escapades of the high seas and highland Scotland. Learning a bit a history along the way is a bonus. "

" Hard to follow this classic story but trying to finish it on my Kindle phone app. "

" bit slow a times but over very good "

" great classic but is a little hard to read "

" Decided to re-read some of the books I had read years ago. Kidnapped was the first. Felt like I was reading it for the first time. Thoroughly enjoyable. "

" One of the greatest adventure books ever written. This guy is amazing. He claims that everything he ever wrote came to him in his dreams and takes no credit for it. Well it is some of the most realistic and creative dreaming ever. I model my creative efforts after this guy, he is my hero (see Creative Dreaming). You gotta read this book It is part of the series that includes Treasure Island. This book is fun for all ages, it gets your heart pumping, your imagination creating beautiful landscapes, and it contains great themes; a Scottish highlander and a lowlander clash multiple layers of cultural complexity. "

" The first of five volumes of a graphic adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped." Tells the tale of sixteen-year-old David Balfour, whose uncle has him kidnapped. David escapes and is caught up in the rebellion of Scottish highlanders against English rule. "

" My mom read this to me. "

" Not bad. A bit hard to follow and understand, but it provided an interesting first look at Scottish life for me. "

" Still such a wonderful adventure - I read it about forty years ago and I'd forgotten how very good it is. None of the movies, television or stories made from it have ever come close to it. "

" Childhood favorite for sure. I still recommend it to kids who look bored with their assignments at school but who must read a classic. "

" I never finished it because I found it extremely hard to understand all the characters with Scottish accents. It had a good written storyline though and so I hope that in a few years when I am older I can attempt to read it again and see if i can undergo the task of reading the accents. "

" Wow, what an adventure! I recommend this book to anyone--and if you're turned off by the complicated language of old (as I sometimes am), give in and listen to it on audio. Jim Weiss does a pretty fantastic reading. "

" I developed such a crush on Alan! "

" i read this in high school, but really can't remember much. won't rate until i re-read. i even own a nice leather bound copy.... "

" I didn't care for the narration of the story. "

" I haven't read this one in a long time, and I'm not sure how I would rate it today, but I loved it when I read it--I remember it as being exciting and adventurous, and great fun :-) "

" Two people different in temperament and politics are forced together by both being suspected of the same crime. An exciting story with humour as personalities clash. One of the best historical adventures. "

" You just have to love RLS. He is the master of classic action-adventure. The kind of book that stuffy critics love to refer to as "boys'" novels. Well, I happen to love boys and their novels. :) "

" read with Nathan when he is older "

" On my list of classics that I have always wanted to read. It was not a book that I would classify as a favorite. Too long-too much detail. I liked Treasure Island much better. "

" A lot like Treasure Island, young boy thrown into an adventure, but this one doesn't work quite as well. I enjoyed the backdrop of post-jacobite rebellion Scotland, it made me quite curious about the period in history. Some good characters, but middle is quite monotonous. "

" Suspenseful! Another good classic. Not too long. "

" A must for all the adventure lovers. Deserves a five star. "

" Wonderful book!! I counldnt put it down! When i finished it, it was heart breaking :)) "

" What a fascinating adventure! I saw the movie on Masterpiece and liked it so much I decided to try reading the book. It was worth the read. "

" Read in 9th grade-I remember it as being tedious. "

" I loved this book when I was about ten years old. Years later, I reread it, and still found it engaging. David Balfour's journey is exciting and attention-keeping for readers of any age. "

" I think that this is one of the best books by Robert Louis Stevenson. Great read... "

" A superior boys' own adventure, rich in the sort of deatils that bring a story to vivid life. Surely must have been an influence on Tolkien. "

" the first ever book i read, and that too a prize for having won a quiz competition.. a spectacular and awesome narration, to say the least, this book inspired me to go on!! "

" Took me a bit to get into. Fun adventure, would love to see a movie based on the book, true to form. My kids would love it (movie). That was a lot of grief to go through. Found out some relatives are better off not known. "

" This is a very interesting book about a boy who kidnapped by pirates and is going to be sold into slavery when the ship wrecks and he escapes the the Island of Mull the rest of the story is about this journy home and the people he meets. "

" Not a bad story, just a little too old fashioned for me. "

" I enjoyed the book but there was definately some language issues. I just don't speak olde English or Gaelic so that part was difficult. INteresting to see how many authors have followed Stevenson's lead and used his story lines. "

" I read this book three times as a kid and it was my introduction to swashbucklers and Scotland. "

" Yes! Swashbuckling adventure, breathless derring-do, brave and touching. A delight. "

" Interesting read. (I had this book as a kid and never got through it, so I felt compelled to read it now.) "

" Not as good as Treasure Island! Starts really well but rather too much tramping through the wilderness. Character of Hoeseason similar to Long John Silver. Can't remember the name of the sequel but may pick that up at some point. "

" I loved this book when I was about ten years old. Years later, I reread it, and still found it engaging. David Balfour's journey is exciting and attention-keeping for readers of any age. "

" This has become one of my all-time favorite books. Everyone should read it! It's a very exciting adventure story that I had trouble putting down. "

" This adventure tale might have been great for it's time but doesn't hold up well over the years. Stevenson wrote many other better stories that are more worth your time. "

" If you like Treasure Island you'll like this one! Classic Stevenson with all the action to take you away and keep you on the edge of your seat "

" When I started this book, I thought, BORING! But it got better. I like it, hey Mikey! "

" In my attempt to read the classics, I've learned that just because someone wrote a classic doesn't mean that all their works are amazing. I could hardly keep my eyes open for this one and just making it one chapter at a time proved daunting. All I can say is, WHEW! at least I'm finished. "

" Classic tale of David Balfour's travails. This was a fun listen for a long car ride. Read by a gentleman who could do tremendous Welsh and Irish and English accents. (Frederick Davidson). "

" I read the illustrated classic version^.^ not a lot of detail though. A dramatic change of books from the secret life of bees but I like the plot and ending. "

" I read quite a few of RLS' books when I was very young. He had a way of drawing the reader into the story and feeling the way David Balfour did as he survived life threatening circumstances time after time. Must be a great story I still remember it! "

" I enjoyed it, until the middle chapters when they're wandering around Scotland...it was kind of boring. And the ending kind of left you hanging. But I liked the rest of the parts more than Treasure Island. "

" a very simple story of early childhood adventure "

" Fun adventure story I can read to my boys when they get older. "

" This is a very interesting book about a boy who kidnapped by pirates and is going to be sold into slavery when the ship wrecks and he escapes the the Island of Mull the rest of the story is about this journy home and the people he meets. "

" Exciting adventure. Very well told. Needs a few elves and dwarves though, and maybe an ending that does not seem line someone ripped out the last few pages. "

" A good story, but a little difficult to read in parts because of the Scottish "brogue" and references to historical things of the times. "

" Enjoyable classic adventure novel. I'm very glad I finally got around to reading it! "

" More pulp from my teen years. "

" I remember not wanting to put it down, about age 10. "

" A great 19th century adventure story of a Scottish boy who had to go a number of tragedies at such age. He was grateful to receive a helping hand from Alan to let him sort out his experiences. "

" Lively, heartwarming, and exciting. Everything you want in a tale of adventure. They are the kind of characters that you wonder what they get up to after the book (and hope all the best for them). "

" How did I live so long without ever reading this book? It was a wonderful adventure! "

" I just couldn't stay with this one. Since it was a library book, I didn't feel obligated to finish it. "

" I really enjoyed this "classic" selection for our June book group meeting. It was rather helpful to read this book on my reader, which gave me quick access to a dictionary. "

" Re-reading one of my old favorites. "

" I enjoyed the book but there was definately some language issues. I just don't speak olde English or Gaelic so that part was difficult. INteresting to see how many authors have followed Stevenson's lead and used his story lines. "

" I remember not wanting to put it down, about age 10. "

" Started really good then got sort of boring with only some good parts. I actually had to reread the second half months later because I couldn't remember finishing the end. Turns out I did finish it, but the ending didn't make a big impression on me I guess. "

" I must have read this book 5 or 6 times when I was between the ages of 10 and 13. One of my favorites growing up! "

" Two hundred page buildup for a four page payoff. Reminds me of a much shorter "Count of Monte Cristo". All setup for revenge. But with both writers, what a sweet payoff as we see Balfour's uncle get his due. Fantastic. I can read it fairly easily, but the dialect is beyond children now. "

" If you like Treasure Island you'll like this one! Classic Stevenson with all the action to take you away and keep you on the edge of your seat "

" Interesting read. (I had this book as a kid and never got through it, so I felt compelled to read it now.) "

" Fun adventure through the highlands of Scotland. Enjoyable read. "

" In the same boat as Treasure Island. Loved it! "

" A good story, but a little difficult to read in parts because of the Scottish "brogue" and references to historical things of the times. "

" If you like Treasure Island you'll like this one! Classic Stevenson with all the action to take you away and keep you on the edge of your seat "

" Classic tale of David Balfour's travails. This was a fun listen for a long car ride. Read by a gentleman who could do tremendous Welsh and Irish and English accents. (Frederick Davidson). "

" Really good! I love the classics and this one did not disappoint...although the ending left everything kind of hanging. Is there a sequel I haven't heard of? "

" Recommended to me by my Grandma. I don't tend to read adventure novels but this kept me gripped as there's never a dull moment. "

" A lot like Treasure Island, young boy thrown into an adventure, but this one doesn't work quite as well. I enjoyed the backdrop of post-jacobite rebellion Scotland, it made me quite curious about the period in history. Some good characters, but middle is quite monotonous. "

" Most of what I remember about this story actually comes from hearing it retold by my older sister. But now she claims she barely understood it herself. Hm. "

" This book was so good! I can't believe I haven't read it until now. "

" It was interesting to know more about the clans in Scotland, and the various factions at the time of King George. "

" Great and perfect for a president even! "

" Um, very interesting to read an old school little kids book. My boys were actually interested. "

" Own a copy of this. Edition illustrated by Rowland Hilder. "

" Not as captivating, funny, or exciting as Treasure Island, but still a good read. "

" Excellent! The language is a bit hard to get used to, but you can't find a better story "

" Sadly I was made to read this book at school, along with Treasure Island. I feel this has influenced my feelings towards them both. I shudder at the memory of detentions because of not reading up to a certain chapter. "

" We chose Robert Louis Stevenson in my book group - and so far I have found him very very boring. This one was particularly tedious. Disappointing. "

" Read in Grade 9 for an independent study project. Great book. "

" While a good story, Kidnapped, gives an interesting view of the Highlands of Scotland after 1745. At times it is a difficult read going through the Scots language,but worth the effort. "

" A rattling adventure yarn with some good set pieces and well drawn characters; the relationship between the proud Alan Breck and the youthful David Balfour is well drawn. At the same time I found it overall a little too episodic to be truly satisfying although also not as lightweight as I expected. "