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lynn_k's review against another edition
3.0
Not as mathy as the previous book, From the Earth to the Moon, and not as boring either but it was still a bit boring. Since they could only make observations from their capsule it's really just a lot of talking about the topography of the moon and what not.
blueyorkie's review against another edition
5.0
The second part of the journey to the moon, told with such precision as one has the impression of seeing the first lunar orbit of Apollo VIII with many advances. This extraordinary journey is an absolute pleasure, like [b:From the Earth to the Moon|32827|From the Earth to the Moon|Jules Verne|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1389545038l/32827._SY75_.jpg|14165539].
lleer's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-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
2.25
peristasis547's review against another edition
3.0
Zuallererst bin ich sehr froh eine gelungene Übersetzung von einem Jules Verne Roman gefunden zu haben, was meiner Erfahrung nach mit "der Reise zum Mittelpunkt der Erde" wohl nicht umbedingt die Norm ist.
Der Roman schließt Lückenlos an Band 1 "Von der Erde zum Mond" an. Doch im Gegensatz zum ersten Buch, hatte ich eher das Gefühl ein Theaterstück lesen zu müssen. Die Charaktere entwickeln sich nicht wirklich weiter und man erfährt nichts neues über sie, die Szenerie wird so gut wie nie gewechselt, der Dialog und die Handlung wirken eben doch sehr Bühnenhaft und die Beschreibung des Weltraums wird erzählt als ob man nur kurz ein Fenster hinter die Kulissen öffnen würde. Wenn man allerdings bedenkt dass dieser Roman ca. 100 Jahre vor der Mondlandung geschrieben wurde und die Wissenschaftlichen Quellen begrenzter waren, sind die oben genannten Mängel, zumindest für mich, größtenteils entschuldbar.
Zugegeben, die fehlende Handlung wird mit viel Wissenschaft einfach überspielt und ich kann gut verstehen, dass es dem ein oder anderen irgendwann zu viel wird. Dennoch ist es hinundwieder interessant den Unterschied zwischen der heutigen und damaligen Physik zu erleben, am eindrücklichsten fand ich die kurze Erwähnung der "Äthertheorie" die heute als wiederlegt gilt aber von den drei Hauptcharakteren solide in ihren Dialog eingebaut wird.
Fazit: Als Science Fiction Roman genügt "Um den Mond" dem modernen Leser wohl kaum, wenn man allerdings versuchen würde dieses Buch auf die Bühne zubringen, könnte dies durchaus gelingen.
Der Roman schließt Lückenlos an Band 1 "Von der Erde zum Mond" an. Doch im Gegensatz zum ersten Buch, hatte ich eher das Gefühl ein Theaterstück lesen zu müssen. Die Charaktere entwickeln sich nicht wirklich weiter und man erfährt nichts neues über sie, die Szenerie wird so gut wie nie gewechselt, der Dialog und die Handlung wirken eben doch sehr Bühnenhaft und die Beschreibung des Weltraums wird erzählt als ob man nur kurz ein Fenster hinter die Kulissen öffnen würde. Wenn man allerdings bedenkt dass dieser Roman ca. 100 Jahre vor der Mondlandung geschrieben wurde und die Wissenschaftlichen Quellen begrenzter waren, sind die oben genannten Mängel, zumindest für mich, größtenteils entschuldbar.
Zugegeben, die fehlende Handlung wird mit viel Wissenschaft einfach überspielt und ich kann gut verstehen, dass es dem ein oder anderen irgendwann zu viel wird. Dennoch ist es hinundwieder interessant den Unterschied zwischen der heutigen und damaligen Physik zu erleben, am eindrücklichsten fand ich die kurze Erwähnung der "Äthertheorie" die heute als wiederlegt gilt aber von den drei Hauptcharakteren solide in ihren Dialog eingebaut wird.
Fazit: Als Science Fiction Roman genügt "Um den Mond" dem modernen Leser wohl kaum, wenn man allerdings versuchen würde dieses Buch auf die Bühne zubringen, könnte dies durchaus gelingen.
fleurette's review against another edition
3.0
It certainly won't be my favorite Verne book, but I still think it's worth reading. Even if it is a bit boring at times.
As in many of his books, Verne devotes a lot of space to very detailed scientific explanations. For someone like me who is completely not interested in astrophysics, this is not particularly interesting. But I can't underestimate the huge amount of work the author did to write this book. Collecting all this information in the pre-internet era, and in some point also before the spread of science due to the globalization, was way of a challenge.
And how many things that Verne wrote about a hundred years before the era of space flight, found their confirmation in reality. As I said, I am not a specialist in these subjects. But it seems to me that many of the things that Verne writes about are right for the space flights today. Of course, I don't mean opening windows in the space shuttle, LOL. I am surprised by this. Naturally, scientific knowledge has made tremendous progress in the last century in space exploration. But all the more surprising how much Verne has been able to predict the future. What probably puzzles me the most is why the missile was launched from Florida. I haven't read the previous book, in which this may be explained, maybe I'll do it.
I was surprised by one more thing that I don't quite know what to think about. This book is very pro-American. Americans are depicted not only as great scientists, but also as a great society and nation. I think I have to read a little bit about the reasons why the author wrote in this way. I'm sure there's something behind it.
Anyway, this is a short and interesting read, even if not always entertaining for a modern reader.
As in many of his books, Verne devotes a lot of space to very detailed scientific explanations. For someone like me who is completely not interested in astrophysics, this is not particularly interesting. But I can't underestimate the huge amount of work the author did to write this book. Collecting all this information in the pre-internet era, and in some point also before the spread of science due to the globalization, was way of a challenge.
And how many things that Verne wrote about a hundred years before the era of space flight, found their confirmation in reality. As I said, I am not a specialist in these subjects. But it seems to me that many of the things that Verne writes about are right for the space flights today. Of course, I don't mean opening windows in the space shuttle, LOL. I am surprised by this. Naturally, scientific knowledge has made tremendous progress in the last century in space exploration. But all the more surprising how much Verne has been able to predict the future. What probably puzzles me the most is why the missile was launched from Florida. I haven't read the previous book, in which this may be explained, maybe I'll do it.
I was surprised by one more thing that I don't quite know what to think about. This book is very pro-American. Americans are depicted not only as great scientists, but also as a great society and nation. I think I have to read a little bit about the reasons why the author wrote in this way. I'm sure there's something behind it.
Anyway, this is a short and interesting read, even if not always entertaining for a modern reader.
lordofthemoon's review against another edition
2.0
The sequel to [b:From the Earth to the Moon|32827|From the Earth to the Moon|Jules Verne|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1168393884s/32827.jpg|1902242] focuses on the projectile carrying our three brave Selenauts and resolves the cliffhanger left at the end of its predecessor. This one, unfortunately, fell somewhat flat. It didn't have the humour nor even the action of FtEttM. It felt quite flat, and lecture-like at times, and although a lunaphile may be delighted with its descriptions, I found myself skipping over them in an attempt to get to a good bit that never materialised. It's worth reading to complete the story and since it's quite short, but it didn't grab me at all.
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