Classic Comics return in this uninspired adaptation of Stevenson's
rollicking pirate tale. The storyline is faithful-perhaps too
faithful-to the original text; presented mostly in dull boxes of
first-person narration, it plods glacially for a full third of the
work, until young Jim Hawkins finally boards the Hispaniola. His
subsequent terrifying adventure certainly speeds up the pace, but
the black-and-white artwork, while realistic and finely detailed,
remains frustratingly static; moody and atmospheric, it seems
better suited to Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. The
shipboard details and contemporary accoutrements appear accurate
and painstakingly researched, but the characters are sketchy and
hard to distinguish behind the inky noir shadows and strained
perspectives. Occasional images of startling beauty and subtle
power testify to Hamilton's talent; it's a pity he didn't trust
them to carry the story. (Graphic novel. 8+) (Kirkus Reviews)
Robert Louis Stevenson's cherished, unforgettable adventure magically captures the thrill of a sea voyage and a treasure hunt through the eyes of its teenage protagonist, Jim Hawkins. Crossing the Atlantic in search of the buried cache, Jim and the ship's crew must brave the elements and a mutinous charge led by the quintessentially ruthless pirate Long John Silver. Brilliantly conceived and splendidly executed, it is a novel that has seized the imagination of generations of adults and children alike. And as David Cordingly points out in his Introduction, Treasure Island is also the best and most influential of all the stories about pirates.
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