Treasure Island

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.

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.

Captivating Adventure

Treasure Island, narrated by David Buck, is a thrilling and immersive take on Stevenson’s classic. Buck’s solid voice acting brings each character vividly to life, especially the cunning Long John Silver and brave Jim Hawkins. The story’s rich imagery — from stormy seas to hidden coves — is heightened by Buck’s engaging performance, making this audiobook a captivating adventure from start to finish.

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.

The narration was exceptional!

This story never gets old, it stirs my inner child! This story also made me curious about the history of that era - the islands, ships, weapons, and treasure maps.

A classic though a bit dated

Enjoyable. Clearly a template and inspiration for many subsequent works. A bit dated in some respects