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linneak2002's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book! I was never super interested in this story, but I watched the new BBC Masterpiece mini series starring David Tennant, and that made me want to read the book. While there are very major differences between the book and that adaptation, I loved both.
I love how everytime there is a set back Phileas Fogg just takes it as a natural course of nature, and says he had already taken that into his calculations, and yet, he still forgot about the international date line. All the adventures that happened on his journey were very fun and enjoyable to read about.
Reading this at the same time as The Hobbit made me see similarities that I wouldn't have otherwise seen. The main character in both is very English, and does everything that is expected of them, and never anything that isn't.... until, of course, they do.
I love how everytime there is a set back Phileas Fogg just takes it as a natural course of nature, and says he had already taken that into his calculations, and yet, he still forgot about the international date line. All the adventures that happened on his journey were very fun and enjoyable to read about.
Reading this at the same time as The Hobbit made me see similarities that I wouldn't have otherwise seen. The main character in both is very English, and does everything that is expected of them, and never anything that isn't.... until, of course, they do.
natashalg's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book has become one of my top favorites! It's the perfect mix of adventure, humor, suspense, and loveable characters. with a happy ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Drug use
Minor: Colonisation and Death
augustreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
chloeutan's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
welllovedspines's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
inprettypink's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
bookswithpat's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
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
5.0
elsamostovac's review against another edition
3.0
j’ai quand meme aimé ce livre. il etait pas très long a lire et j’ai aimé l’expérience de découverte des nouveaux pays et suivre phileas a travers ces nombreuses peripeties. je me suis attaché aux personnages et j’ai beaucoup aimé la fin.