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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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:
Yes
A science fiction classic that genuinely still holds up well. It’s a great read but I must say I’m glad I have a copy in the collection now
Jules Vern | Wordsworth Classics
Reread
Jules Vern | Wordsworth Classics
Reread
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I personally thought it was an ok book, but I give it 4 stars due to what it represents. Jules Verne was an amazing writer for his time and a very big influence for the genre of science fiction. I can see many people not liking it because a lot of what the book does is just list a bunch of animals living underwater and characters don't exactly 'grow' neither you get to learn much about them.
I think this is a book that has to be read in context, and then it becomes really amazing. I found it more fun than exciting, especially in terms of the language and words used (I which I spoke French and could compare, apparently the French version is much better). In general, I think that if you are into Classics you'll appreciate the book even if you don't love it. Very easy read too.
J'ai trouvé Vingt mille lieues sous les mers très divertissant. J'ai essayé de mettre mon cerveau en monde XIXe siècle lors de la lecture pour mieux l'apprécier. Ce que j'ai le plus aimé c'est le personnage du capitaine Nemo. Cet homme est très mystérieux et remplis de contradiction. Il voue un énorme respect pour la nature mais n'hésite pas à exterminer des cachalot ou tuer un animal en voie d'extinction. Ce sont ces contradictions qui faisaient que j'aimais le personnage. Je trouve qu'il est tellement humain. Pour le reste, c'est de l'aventure à la sauce XIXe siècle. Si ce n'était pas des trop nombreuses descriptions de poissons tout au long du livre, j'aurais donné une note parfaite.
adventurous
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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
Pretty cool, lot of references in other media to this story.
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes