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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
This was so cute! A great palate cleanser in between longer reads. It was a free download on audible which was pretty entertaining. Looking forward to reading more of his longer books.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed this book. The main character made me roll my eyes, but I think that was the point. He encounters all the stereotypically expected events on a globetrotting adventure of the time, but rather than learn and grow as a person, he is essentially unchanged. I think it's satirical.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
What a fun book to read! I had such a great time following this story! I love reading fun adventures, and this one is so rich and unique that I enjoyed from start to finish.
I did guess the end but it didn’t stop me from loving it. And poor Passepartout, he was doing his best but always seemed to do the wrong (or questionable) choices. But I have to say that he’s my favourite character.
I did guess the end but it didn’t stop me from loving it. And poor Passepartout, he was doing his best but always seemed to do the wrong (or questionable) choices. But I have to say that he’s my favourite character.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Jim Dale (narrator of the Harry Potter series) really helped bring to life this classic adventure novel. Admittedly, I've never read the book or seen any of the movie adaptations, so I didn't know what to expect. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that there was no hot air balloon scene?! The most iconic book covers and images have always portrayed Phileas Fogg in a hot air balloon traveling around the world but, spoiler alert, that is not one of the methods used for transportation. While at his gentleman's club Fogg takes a bet that he can go round the world in 80 days. A precise, mathematical, and intelligent man, Fogg has no doubt that it can be done so he bets his life savings. Armed with only a small travel sack and his trusty French manservant, the two of them depart on the biggest adventure of their lives. Exotic adventures await them in China, India, Hong Kong, crossing the oceans, and America. Can Fogg really pull it off? And why is there a British man tailing him on this journey? A fun read for all ages. Admittedly, a little outdated in terms of racism and stereotypes of other religions and cultures, but it must be remembered that Jules Verne was viewing the world the British lens of imperialism at the time.
I should not have waited so long to read this very entertaining story.
This was the most fun I've had reading a book in years. I have no idea why I waited until my 60s to read Jules Verne.
This was the most fun I've had reading a book in years. I have no idea why I waited until my 60s to read Jules Verne.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The characters were amazing. Mr. Fogg's cool, calm, collected nature along with his compassion to save his friends was truly inspiring. Great story that had me flipping the pages frantically to see if Mr. Fogg would make it in time. I loved the places they went to. As it was interesting to see the perspective of a place by someone who didn't have the time to explore.
Hätte ich es zur Erstveröffentlichung gelesen, würde ich wahrscheinlich 5 Sterne geben. Aber ich lebe jetzt und da finde ich 3 Sterne, wenn man das Alter betrachtet nur gerecht.
Die Charaktere sind allesamt platt. Mr. Fogg ist wie eine Maschine, gefühlslos und immer das gleiche tuend. Mrs. Aouda bekam leider kaum Zeit für eine Charaktervorstellung. Sie ist eine arme Frau, die vom Hauptcharakter gerettet wird und in den sie sich natürlich verliebt. Und Fogg ganz plötzlich auch in sie. Sehr unglaubwürdig.
Mr. Fix hat nur seine Mission im Auge :Fogg verhaften. Dabei gibt er einen besonders miserablen Polizeikommisar ab.
Am spannendsten ist da noch Foggs Diener Passepartout, der vermutlich für seinen Herrn sterben würde.
Die Landschaftsbeschreibungen sind sehr schön, der Schreibstil an sich ist speziell.
Man gewöhnt sich drann.
Rassismus kommt natürlich auch gehäuft vor, man muss es in Relation zum Erscheinungsjahr sehen.
Mein Resume: Eine Erdumrundung in 80 Tagen ist mit dem nötigen Kleingeld überhaupt kein Problem. Wäre Fogg ein Mann der Mittelschicht, hätte er die Wette schon in Indien verloren.
Die Charaktere sind allesamt platt. Mr. Fogg ist wie eine Maschine, gefühlslos und immer das gleiche tuend. Mrs. Aouda bekam leider kaum Zeit für eine Charaktervorstellung. Sie ist eine arme Frau, die vom Hauptcharakter gerettet wird und in den sie sich natürlich verliebt. Und Fogg ganz plötzlich auch in sie. Sehr unglaubwürdig.
Mr. Fix hat nur seine Mission im Auge :Fogg verhaften. Dabei gibt er einen besonders miserablen Polizeikommisar ab.
Am spannendsten ist da noch Foggs Diener Passepartout, der vermutlich für seinen Herrn sterben würde.
Die Landschaftsbeschreibungen sind sehr schön, der Schreibstil an sich ist speziell.
Man gewöhnt sich drann.
Rassismus kommt natürlich auch gehäuft vor, man muss es in Relation zum Erscheinungsjahr sehen.
Mein Resume: Eine Erdumrundung in 80 Tagen ist mit dem nötigen Kleingeld überhaupt kein Problem. Wäre Fogg ein Mann der Mittelschicht, hätte er die Wette schon in Indien verloren.