Kidnapped: Being Memoirs of the Adventures of David Balfour in the Year 1751

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Summary: On "Kidnapped"
Review: "Kidnapped" is the second of Stevenson's two most famous adventure novels, the other being "Treasure Island." The novel is not only a marvelous tale of adventure, friendship and suspense, but is also an exploration of the eighteenth-century Scottish culture. Through brilliant use of dialect and faithful imitation of the Scottish Highlanders, Stevenson conveys to us the life of the Highland rogue during that period. Also, the book can be viewed as a story of a sixteen-year-old's passage to manhood, achieved through risk-taking, friendships and bravery. An essential read.

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Summary: A very good book at times, bad at others
Review: Most of the time the book "Kidnapped" kept me at the edge of my seat. But Especially at the beginning part of the book it had started off very boring. Overrall a rating of 5-6 should be given

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Summary: Not just for kids
Review: This tale of adventure is sometimes thought of as a children's classic, but the writing seems to be geared more for adults who will also be delighted with this great tale of adventure. Stevenson has the storyteller's knack for spinning a good yarn, and I think this is one of the more pleasurable novels I've read. Good plot, fine characters, suspense, and a satisfactory ending will make this an enjoyable reading experience for you, too.

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Summary: A Not-So-Stuffy Classic
Review: I thought it was a great action-packed adventure. The problem is that the scotish accents are some times unreadabl

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Summary: another well writen book by stevenson
Review: In Reading class,I have just finished Kidnapped. I thought it was really good.It was lacking excitment and drama in some parts but other wise it was really good.I would recommend the book mainly to sixth graders and older. Matthew Haugen, Highland Elementry School, Sixth Grade

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Summary: EXCELLENT!
Review: I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. IT IS VERY WELL WRITTEN. I THINK IT IS ONE BOOK EVERYONE WHO LIKES ADVENTURES SHOULD READ

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Summary: Kidnapped -- An action book with heart
Review: "Kidnapped" by Robert Louis Stevenson may appear, on the face of it, to be just another boys' adventure book. But looks are definitely deceiving in this case. Yes, there is a young man as hero who faces many situations in which he is called upon to demonstrate bravery, intuition, ingenuity and mother wit, but it is more than that. "Kidnapped" has a heart as big as all its adventures. David Balfour is so real he could live next door to you. We laugh with him, cry with him, get sick with him, get angry with him, act stupidly sometimes, get frightened sometimes, and on our way we learn a lot about life and our fellow humans. Yes, the Scottish brogue may be hard to get used to at first but stick with it! Here is one classic that a movie just can't do justice to.

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Summary: Kidnapped
Review: Although billed as an adventure novel (and that it certainly is) what makes "Kidnapped" so great is the deftly drawn humanity of its characters. I was surprised at how recognizable the two main protagonists -- David Balfour and his friend Alan Breck -- were. Neither one is stereotyped, and Stevenson is able to portray the good and bad in both of them honestly and with good humor. The tale can even be downright touching at times -- as when Alan offers to carry David on his back in their flight across the highlands, or the chapter concerning their quarrel and how they made up. I might be too sentimental, but rest assured that the book is never mawkish at these moments -- Stevenson earns our sentiment.

On top of this you get a genuinely exciting story and lots of local color as the pair race across the Scottish highlands. If there's one complaint it's that the book ends rather abruptly. Apparently, though, Stevenson left it that way because he was going to pick things back up in the book's sequel, "Catriona." I have not read this sequel, but based on Amazon reviews it is not as good as "Kidnapped," and sadly leaves out Alan Breck for the most part. This is unfortunate, but at least we can still enjoy "Kidnapped" for what it is. 5 stars, highly recommended.

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Summary: Ding! ding! ding!
Review: greatest book ever really suprised me and was enthusiastic could not believe the action and adventure. This book is a great book for people who like action/adventure. This book is facinating it kept me ready for anything that came around the corner. I belive (in the novel) that David was a brave kid and tried his best on accomplishing something, he tried his best to look for his uncle.

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Summary: Bad word choice, unfortunately.
Review: This kouldof been the best bok eva. To badd u can;t read it. the werd chioc + gremer is so bad.just likke this raview. Leteritur is herd to red. Almoste lik it forget it;s eduting. Wat iss this? Sariousle, get somethin u cen read. Racommandad 4 pepole abov the aje of 21 baceusa MAYBE day can red it.