Kidnapped and Catriona (Oxford World's Classics) [Paperback]

Robert Louis Stevenson (Author), Emma Letley (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 24, 2002 | Series: Oxford World's Classics

Kidnapped was first published in 1886, and Catriona, its sequel, in 1893. They are both novels of adventure and romance whose appeal to children and adults alike has not diminished in the century since they were written. This is the only edition to contain both novels in one volume.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'All good books kidnap their readers. Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped ... does so with unusual aplomb ... what triumphs here is the marriage of that depth with narrative excitement that can kidnap the reader with only a couple of sentences. Kidnapped is one of the world's most re-readable books.' Robert Crawford, Sunday Times

About the Author

Robert Louis Stevenson is a well-known Scottish writer who wrote books, poetry and travel books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 24, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192835556
• ISBN-13: 978-0192835550
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,679,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practically Unknown Sequel to Kidnapped is Terrific, February 13, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Kidnapped and Catriona (World Classics) (Paperback)

This combination of Kidnapped and it's sequel by World Books was fantastic. I never thought of Kidnapped having a sequel until I found this book. I realized how quickly and abruptly the ending was to Kidnapped and all of a sudden it fit. World Books made the stories easy to read. They had quotes, explanations, a mini encyclopedia, and a dictionary of Scottish words in the back for the use of the reader, and this being the second time that I read Kidnapped, I got a lot more out of it this time. I recommend that everyone to read these books. Catriona is a love story that really draws you in, and won't let you go

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars "Kidnapped" - WOW! , "Catriona" - Meh...., March 30, 2010

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glad2bdada3 (Seattle, Wa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kidnapped And Catriona (Paperback)

Kidnapped is one of my favorite books. Perhaps that's why Catriona didn't do much for me. To me, it read as the typical sequel to a great story. It just doesn't have the punch and thrills of Kidnapped. The prose of course is excellent, though there is far more scottish lingo than the 1st book. This makes it a bit of a struggle to get through. I don't think I'd recommend it, especially after reading Kidnapped, unless someone has a real passion for Scottish literature.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars David Balfour had self-awareness, June 16, 2005

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Sarah "Bookworm/cat person" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kidnapped and Catriona (Oxford World's Classics) (Paperback)

While sick with bronchitis, I listened to an unabridged recording of "Kidnapped." The story mixes politics, sea faring, abduction, and a mentor relationship all in one novel. When David griped to Alan about their predicaments and harangued Alan for his gambling, he knew he was being a jerk...this character was pretty self-aware in that capacity. I really liked the relationship between Alan and David, and the details of Alan's characterization--fastidious as a woman in his dress. The lawyer who assists David upon his return was funny in his self-preservation and technicalities---"I am near-sighted and forgot my glasses." (He will not be able to identify Alan if plans backfire since Alan is mixed up in politics and a murder scandal.) I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading "Treasure Island" soon.