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pengellyn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
gilexia's review against another edition
3.0
I was actually really looking forward to the book, but now I'm a bit disappointed. Yes, first I saw the movie as a child - and really often. I really liked the movie and thought I had to read the book (or listen to the audiobook in that case), but I ended up liking the movie better.
The beginning was really slow and the main plot starts at 30%. Then at 70% I really liked the book, but it was a bit late. The characters weren't really engaging. First the professor annoyed me and Axel was okay, then I liked the professor more and Axel annoyed me. It kept changing all the time.
I think the story was good when the book was published, but now it's not really special.
The narrator ended up being really good. He was a little too "loud" and euphoric at the beginning. He was really screaming in my ears. Fortunately, he improved and he was then the one who kept the story alive with his narration. Good job!
The beginning was really slow and the main plot starts at 30%. Then at 70% I really liked the book, but it was a bit late. The characters weren't really engaging. First the professor annoyed me and Axel was okay, then I liked the professor more and Axel annoyed me. It kept changing all the time.
I think the story was good when the book was published, but now it's not really special.
The narrator ended up being really good. He was a little too "loud" and euphoric at the beginning. He was really screaming in my ears. Fortunately, he improved and he was then the one who kept the story alive with his narration. Good job!
amyriamk's review against another edition
3.0
Wie erwartet gut und definitiv viel besser als ein paar andere von dem Autor.
antonia_delarose's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
gloriouslycrazy104_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
sade's review against another edition
4.0
This was probably one of the more difficult books i've read, unlike [b:Around the World in Eighty Days|54479|Around the World in Eighty Days (Extraordinary Voyages, #11)|Jules Verne|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1308815551s/54479.jpg|4537271] this book had way more technical jargon and there's only so many times you want to google all the different types of rocks or animals found in the stone ages, fascinating as it may be.
Anyways, despite the fact that half of the time i found myself basically clueless in some parts, 
it was an enjoyable read.
archvaldiv's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Este es para mi uno de los libros de aventuras por excelencia.
Pocos libros de este tipo me han mantenido tan pendiente de la trama, tan dentro de la aventura, del viaje. Este es UN LIBRO DE AVENTURAS como dios manda, que te hace disfrutar, que te hacen vivir la aventura.
El principio del libro puede ser un poco pesado, eso sí, porque los escritores de esta época tienden a lucir palabras y conceptos un poco "complicados" para el público actual, con muchas teorías sociales y científicas en sus páginas. Pero, por lo demás, me parece muy sencillo de leer. Tiene momentos de tensión absoluta, escenas que te dejan perplejo y completamente enamorado de las descripciones de Verne (en mi opinión).
Si alguien busca un libro de viajes y aventuras, Julio Verne es el autor que puede ofrecer, sin duda, una colección entera.
Pocos libros de este tipo me han mantenido tan pendiente de la trama, tan dentro de la aventura, del viaje. Este es UN LIBRO DE AVENTURAS como dios manda, que te hace disfrutar, que te hacen vivir la aventura.
El principio del libro puede ser un poco pesado, eso sí, porque los escritores de esta época tienden a lucir palabras y conceptos un poco "complicados" para el público actual, con muchas teorías sociales y científicas en sus páginas. Pero, por lo demás, me parece muy sencillo de leer. Tiene momentos de tensión absoluta, escenas que te dejan perplejo y completamente enamorado de las descripciones de Verne (en mi opinión).
Si alguien busca un libro de viajes y aventuras, Julio Verne es el autor que puede ofrecer, sin duda, una colección entera.
brishti's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
tylerw's review against another edition
3.0
The strength of this book is the amount of actual science used in this science fiction story. From what I understand, a majority of the scientific terms, reactions, and theories were based in the science of the time, which is certainly to be commended, and a welcome change from the more fantastic evolutions modern science fiction can yield.
The adventure storyline is solid, if a bit lagging in the Icelandic preparation section. The highlight for me is the discovery of life in the center of the earth, and I'd be curious to see that concept shown greater depth and care. The characters are one note, with our narrator constantly whining to return to the surface, his uncle madly ordering them forward, and their guide calmly and quietly tagging along. Very little explanation is given to what motivates his uncle to be this crazy, nor does our narrator often find himself not using clearly outdated info, as if not remembering that what he's citing has been actively disproven by his surroundings.
A solid adventure story providing the opportunity for further depth in adaption, this was an enjoyable read, but not one I would rush to revisit.
The adventure storyline is solid, if a bit lagging in the Icelandic preparation section. The highlight for me is the discovery of life in the center of the earth, and I'd be curious to see that concept shown greater depth and care. The characters are one note, with our narrator constantly whining to return to the surface, his uncle madly ordering them forward, and their guide calmly and quietly tagging along. Very little explanation is given to what motivates his uncle to be this crazy, nor does our narrator often find himself not using clearly outdated info, as if not remembering that what he's citing has been actively disproven by his surroundings.
A solid adventure story providing the opportunity for further depth in adaption, this was an enjoyable read, but not one I would rush to revisit.