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mraiwalmsley's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
4.5
It's funny reading something this old and quirks of the period.
istrand's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jimbowen0306's review against another edition
3.0
This is a perfectly readable book, but it's perhaps a little of its time maybe? In this book, Phileas Fogg bets friend from his club that he couldn't get round the world in 80 days. So off he sets, has escapades, and gets home, but does he make it in time?
It's ok as a book, and I can see how people might have liked it at the time, with its descriptions of various spots on the globe, but these descriptions, with Native American attacks, and Indian "burial rites", feel a little dubious on occasions. I shouldn't old judge books by todays standards, it felt... it put a certain distance between me and the characters.
The other this I didn't realise was that many, if not most, of the side escapades were had by Fogg's valet, Passepartout. This probably shouldn't have been a surprise given the character was French, and the book was written by a Frenchman, but it still surprised me.
It's ok as a book, and I can see how people might have liked it at the time, with its descriptions of various spots on the globe, but these descriptions, with Native American attacks, and Indian "burial rites", feel a little dubious on occasions. I shouldn't old judge books by todays standards, it felt... it put a certain distance between me and the characters.
The other this I didn't realise was that many, if not most, of the side escapades were had by Fogg's valet, Passepartout. This probably shouldn't have been a surprise given the character was French, and the book was written by a Frenchman, but it still surprised me.
jmrprice's review against another edition
4.0
A beloved classic that remains filled with derring-do and the possibilities of challenges.
soleil_soleil's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Yes, he was ahead of his time, and he had great worldbuilding, but Jules Verne's works aren't super relevant anymore.
yellowswagger's review against another edition
1.0
Carmen Sandiego did it better.
I can’t believe I finished this racist, imperialist fantasy book. Everywhere the characters went, the people that hadn’t been “civilized” by the English were “savages.” I can’t even justify it as for its time. This book is a pat on the back to the white saviors and ultimately a waste of time.
I can’t believe I finished this racist, imperialist fantasy book. Everywhere the characters went, the people that hadn’t been “civilized” by the English were “savages.” I can’t even justify it as for its time. This book is a pat on the back to the white saviors and ultimately a waste of time.
readsbyannie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
the_sunken_library's review against another edition
4.0
My first time reading this classic.
A fun little adventure. I would highly recommend listening to a performance of this while reading along, it really brings the book to life.
A fun little adventure. I would highly recommend listening to a performance of this while reading along, it really brings the book to life.