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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
my god this was fun
Enjoyable, classic novel with a fun, unique story. Read from the eyes of an individual from this time, I’m sure it would be a 5 star read but for the modern audience, doesn’t quite hold with modern tastes and expectations.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
An incredibly easy read. Constantly moving in plot and excellent pacing.
I won't give this one a star rating because allthough I found it surprisingly entertaining and funny, I can't set aside how deeply colored the book is by the time it was written and it is set in. Colonialism, racism, classism and sexist gender roles are still immensely relevant issues today that we are very far from overcoming completely, I don't think I have to explain that it was an entirely different story in 1873, when this was originally published.
Was it still an enjoyable read? Yes - because as a highly privileged woman in today's time I am hardly personally negatively affected by the problematic aspects of this book, and it is easy for me to push them away far enough to enjoy the silliness, the predictability as well as the plot twists.
The only thing I have left to say was that I was surprised by Verne's apparent anglophilia - the qualities of Phileas Fogg, such as his punctuality, stiffness and resoluteness are highly revered by Verne, whereas Passepartout's spontaneity, roughness and loudness are more so played for laughs.
Seeing as Fogg even passes through France on his journey, it would have been very easy for Verne to have the main character be French as well.
Was it still an enjoyable read? Yes - because as a highly privileged woman in today's time I am hardly personally negatively affected by the problematic aspects of this book, and it is easy for me to push them away far enough to enjoy the silliness, the predictability as well as the plot twists.
The only thing I have left to say was that I was surprised by Verne's apparent anglophilia - the qualities of Phileas Fogg, such as his punctuality, stiffness and resoluteness are highly revered by Verne, whereas Passepartout's spontaneity, roughness and loudness are more so played for laughs.
Seeing as Fogg even passes through France on his journey, it would have been very easy for Verne to have the main character be French as well.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
idk thought it would be as good as 20,000 leagues under the sea and journey to the centre of the earth. (it wasn’t)
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
I’d give it 3.5. Fun adventure with a good sense of humor Must have been fun for Verne to write. I’d be curious to hear what contemporary audiences thought. Also, did not expect an entire chapter on the main character meeting with Mormon missionary and learning about LDS history. The beauty of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Gave the feeling like I was on vacation
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A really fun adventure. I'm flying through classics via audiobooks as I recover from laser eye surgery and this was probably my favourite thus far - all due to the excitement that these characters were having on their journey and the lingering sense of 'will they make it?!' Passepartout stole the show - I connected to his humour and sense of wonder and amazement as he explored the world. Everyone needs a Passepartout when traveling!