This is a great adventure story written as the autobiography of David Balfour following the death of his parents and his 'adventures' on and off the Covenant. Once again Stevenson shows his prowess and skill at weaving a great story with good characters that grips you from start to finish. This is certainly a story aimed at young adults, boys in particular with all of the traditional boy based fun of ships, guns, desert islands etc. A traditionally joyful read.

What was a riproaring adventure when it was published may seen a little tame these days but it's still a good book. The writing can be a bit difficult to get through now but the story itself is still good. Just remember when it was written when reading it.