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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Not really my thing, but I could see why people like it.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I love me a good nineteenth century tale of adventure, and this was a mildly entertaining one, but the ending was a bit anticlimactic. Also, it bothers me how many 19th century tales include prowling hordes of "savage indians" and this one is no exception, though I have seen worse than this. Decent book, but wouldn't read it again.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
This probably isn't fair, but I thought the recent Masterpiece series was way better. Phileas Fogg in the book is disappointing and one-dimensional, the cast of characters is sterile, the adventure was not much of an adventure, the cultural and religious commentary was horribly inappropriate (there was actually a note at the end of the audio apologizing for that) and the token female was a mere token. If I hadn't recently watched the series, I don't know how I would have judged the book, but I can't separate the two now, so I'm biased, unfortunately.
The audio, however, is amazing. This is my first experience with Jim Dale (because I haven't yet been able to get free access to the Harry Potter audiobooks) and I know now why he is so admired as an audiobook narrator. He was absolutely brilliant.
The audio, however, is amazing. This is my first experience with Jim Dale (because I haven't yet been able to get free access to the Harry Potter audiobooks) and I know now why he is so admired as an audiobook narrator. He was absolutely brilliant.