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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
relaxing
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Read this a long long time ago. But I remember enjoying this one.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
This book was just Ok. In this well known story by Jules Verne, Phileas Fogg makes a bet to travel around the world in 80 days. We follow his travelling adventures as he's trying to make it on time. His servant Passepartout goes along with him. I loved the characters of Phileas and of Passepartout and the book as a whole had a few enjoyable parts. Overall, I didn't like it. The writing felt monotone and tired me out. The story is flat, predictable, and I couldn't suspend my disbelief to get into it. I was not excited to pick it up with so many other better choices to read. Nevertheless, I'm glad I read it, and I'll be reading/rereading more by Jules Verne. Around the World in Eighty Days is an example of how we can enjoy some books at one time (like I had liked this book when I was younger) but dislike them on a later reread, and vice versa.
In this funny quote I love, Passepartout and Fix discuss how much time they have as Passepartout needs to be with Phileas when the steamer comes.
"I see how it is said Fix. You have kept London time, which is two hours behind that of Souez. You ought to regulate your watch at noon in each country.
I regulate my watch? Never!
Well, then, it will not agree with the sun."
So much the worse for the sun, monsieur. The sun will be wrong, then!"
In this funny quote I love, Passepartout and Fix discuss how much time they have as Passepartout needs to be with Phileas when the steamer comes.
"I see how it is said Fix. You have kept London time, which is two hours behind that of Souez. You ought to regulate your watch at noon in each country.
I regulate my watch? Never!
Well, then, it will not agree with the sun."
So much the worse for the sun, monsieur. The sun will be wrong, then!"
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
I really liked it.
I loved the fact if was a bet and passepartout is the BEST CHARACTER omg he is so great.
I loved the adventures part of the book.
I do think it is a but overrated but idc it was great
I loved the fact if was a bet and passepartout is the BEST CHARACTER omg he is so great.
I loved the adventures part of the book.
I do think it is a but overrated but idc it was great
I would like to share my thoughts on the book "Journey to the Center of the Earth" by Jules Verne from the Nikol Verlag with you. Firstly, I must say that the beautiful covers of this book series immediately caught my eye. They are intricately designed and convey a sense of adventure even before reading the book.
Now to the content of the book: The story follows a young man named Axel who embarks on a journey to the center of the earth with his uncle, Professor Lidenbrock, and a guide named Hans. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and mysteries as they explore the depths of the earth. Will they make it back to the surface alive?
Although I am a big fan of Jules Verne's works, I must say that "Journey to the Center of the Earth" did not captivate me as much as some of his other books. The theme of the journey to the center of the earth is certainly intriguing, but it lacks the depth and complexity that I have come to expect from Verne's works.
Nevertheless, the book is well written and offers an entertaining adventure story that is definitely worth reading. Fans of Jules Verne and those who enjoy delving into fantastic worlds should definitely read this book. However, if like me, you prefer more challenging works, you may be slightly less impressed.
Overall, I would give "Journey to the Center of the Earth" three out of five stars.
Now to the content of the book: The story follows a young man named Axel who embarks on a journey to the center of the earth with his uncle, Professor Lidenbrock, and a guide named Hans. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and mysteries as they explore the depths of the earth. Will they make it back to the surface alive?
Although I am a big fan of Jules Verne's works, I must say that "Journey to the Center of the Earth" did not captivate me as much as some of his other books. The theme of the journey to the center of the earth is certainly intriguing, but it lacks the depth and complexity that I have come to expect from Verne's works.
Nevertheless, the book is well written and offers an entertaining adventure story that is definitely worth reading. Fans of Jules Verne and those who enjoy delving into fantastic worlds should definitely read this book. However, if like me, you prefer more challenging works, you may be slightly less impressed.
Overall, I would give "Journey to the Center of the Earth" three out of five stars.
One-dimensional characters orbiting an enticing premise. Everything feels rushed - I know, it's a book about traveling around the world in just 80 days, it should feel rushed! But you barely get any time to stop and smell the roses. We're visiting Egypt, India, China, Japan - and a lot of the time all we hear about is boat and train schedules... Inoffensive but hardly inspiring, Mr. Verne.
The final twist, however, is genius.
The final twist, however, is genius.