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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
I read an adaptation of this book when I was a child. I have also seen a few of the movies and TV productions based on it, so I have previously enjoyed the general premise of the story. A coworker wanted to listen to the audiobook, so I listened along with her. However, I learned that, as is often the case, the book is quite different from my previous encounters with the story.
In this story, a mysteriously rich, Englishman, Phileas Fogg, takes his Reform Club friends up on a wager to travel around the world in 80 days. Fogg takes on a servant, Frenchman Passepartout and enlists him for the journey as well. The journey is interrupted, though, by Inspector Fix from Enlgand who suspects Fogg of bank robbery.
While there is a great bit of adventure in the book, I have to say that I did get bored a couple of times. In the end, though, this turned out to be a great story of loyalty, adventure, humor, mistaken identity, humane reactions to difficult situations, and even love. The ending more than made up for any moments of brief boredom.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has not read it, as it is a classic and readily available for free.
In this story, a mysteriously rich, Englishman, Phileas Fogg, takes his Reform Club friends up on a wager to travel around the world in 80 days. Fogg takes on a servant, Frenchman Passepartout and enlists him for the journey as well. The journey is interrupted, though, by Inspector Fix from Enlgand who suspects Fogg of bank robbery.
While there is a great bit of adventure in the book, I have to say that I did get bored a couple of times. In the end, though, this turned out to be a great story of loyalty, adventure, humor, mistaken identity, humane reactions to difficult situations, and even love. The ending more than made up for any moments of brief boredom.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who has not read it, as it is a classic and readily available for free.
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I didn't dislike this piece but it was evidently written for a different era, I was not fond of the writing style, however, it did have merit and I understand how it has been a favourite and classic piece. This novel was not my cup of tea personally but I will not reproach anyone wishing to read it, it's certainly interesting and doesn't take long.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Racism, Colonisation
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Simple read that’s genuinely fun to follow along.
It’s easy to understand why so much literature & media would go on to draw inspiration from this charming journey over a century later.
Carpe Diem, the book!
It’s easy to understand why so much literature & media would go on to draw inspiration from this charming journey over a century later.
Carpe Diem, the book!
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I don't usually re-read books, so I am not really sure why I revisited this one when I came across it. But, boy am I glad I did! I was a teenager and the book was in Russian the first time around. I don't remember having enjoyed it so thoroughly as this time. What a treasure!
I have read some reviews after I finished mine and was stunned to read that people had deemed the story slow-moving and boring. I thought it very fast-paced and entertaining!
I have read some reviews after I finished mine and was stunned to read that people had deemed the story slow-moving and boring. I thought it very fast-paced and entertaining!
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No