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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
There's obviously a reason this is such a classic, and I think that reason is that it's an absolute blast.
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
What a slog. I picked this up hoping for adventure, but instead I got a dated, arrogant mess. The only moments that sparked even a flicker of interest were the occasional historical references (like Formosa), but those were rare. Everything else was weighed down by outdated attitudes and a smug tone. The way women are portrayed is flat-out insulting, and the constant English superiority complex made the characters feel more ridiculous than admirable.
The plot, while supposedly adventurous, felt unnecessary and dragged on. I found myself asking why I was even reading it — the story had no real emotional depth, just a series of shallow episodes strung together.
I can see how in the 19th century it might have dazzled readers, but today it just feels irrelevant. People still call this a classic, but I honestly think that’s nostalgia more than quality. For me, it was boring, condescending, and a complete waste of time. I’ve realized I just don’t enjoy old books — they’re more punishment than pleasure.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
After a slight problem with my audiobook, I was able to finish. Imagine it stopping just before Phileas and Passepartout getting to San Francisco? Inconceivable! A great little read with tons of adventure. Admittedly, the first part is quite boring. Phileas is just simply going around the world to say that he did it. As the story goes on though, it gets so much better. He finally finds his purpose. You'll have to read it to find out. Are their antiquated references to the Indigenous people they come across. Yes, it's a classic. Keeping those in mind, I still enjoyed the team's quest and ending. I'll seek out more Jiles Verne when I need to break a reading slump.
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Um clássico imperdível! Não admira que seja uma obra com importância mundialmente reconhecida.
Um livro cativante, bem contruído, uma história que prende e ativa o nosso imaginário.
Tem alguma linguagem de época, pode ser mais rebuscada e difícil de entender numa primeira leitura, mas nada que uma segunda leitura atenta não resolva.
Cheio de reviravoltas inesperadas, conseguiu surpreender-me.
Júlio Verne foi considerado por críticos literários o inventor do gênero de ficção científica, foi a primeira obra que li do Autor e consigo perceber a sua importância para a literatura.
Um livro cativante, bem contruído, uma história que prende e ativa o nosso imaginário.
Tem alguma linguagem de época, pode ser mais rebuscada e difícil de entender numa primeira leitura, mas nada que uma segunda leitura atenta não resolva.
Cheio de reviravoltas inesperadas, conseguiu surpreender-me.
Júlio Verne foi considerado por críticos literários o inventor do gênero de ficção científica, foi a primeira obra que li do Autor e consigo perceber a sua importância para a literatura.
adventurous
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:
No
Really slow, not sure if it was worth the read. The story was good... But I couldn't finish it reading alone. Once I had an audio book in the background while I read the paper copy I was able to finish it. I'm glad I finished it but definitely wouldn't read it again.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No