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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
Vorrei avere lo stile di vita e i modi di fare di Mr. Fogg ma sono Passepartout a Hong Kong.
adventurous
I got this classic as a birthday present.
A worthy birthday gift, I would say.
This is the story of a wealthy Englishman who sets out to travel around the world to win a bet. It gives an approximate idea of how the world looked around 150 years ago. It is scary, yet at the same time, I feel incredibly lucky to be born in this era where everything is accessible with just a phone click. Back then, travelling was not easy for normal individuals — there were no flights, jets, or helicopters. The only options people depended on for long-distance travel were yachts or ships, and maybe trains as well.
Phileas Fogg and his adventures were a very good read. It feels like I’m also travelling with him. Passepartout is one of my favourite characters in this story — such a genuine, innocent guy.
There are so many things to learn from this Phileas Fogg fellow. He remains calm in all circumstances, is very honest, and is kind to his colleagues. Also, if he thinks about or wants something, at any cost, whatever happens, he will make it happen. Be like Phileas Fogg
A worthy birthday gift, I would say.
This is the story of a wealthy Englishman who sets out to travel around the world to win a bet. It gives an approximate idea of how the world looked around 150 years ago. It is scary, yet at the same time, I feel incredibly lucky to be born in this era where everything is accessible with just a phone click. Back then, travelling was not easy for normal individuals — there were no flights, jets, or helicopters. The only options people depended on for long-distance travel were yachts or ships, and maybe trains as well.
Phileas Fogg and his adventures were a very good read. It feels like I’m also travelling with him. Passepartout is one of my favourite characters in this story — such a genuine, innocent guy.
There are so many things to learn from this Phileas Fogg fellow. He remains calm in all circumstances, is very honest, and is kind to his colleagues. Also, if he thinks about or wants something, at any cost, whatever happens, he will make it happen. Be like Phileas Fogg
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
adventurous
funny
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
I pushed through about 40% of this book and then skipped all the way to the end. The whole shtick was this: our stoic Englishman Mr. Fogg is perfect in every way, but of course he doesn't show any émotion. He travels the world in a most uncurious fashion, and his sidekick Passepartout is just a silly, funny and servile guy.
If it turns out that this book was published chapter by chapter in a journal, that would make a lot of sense. There is no point reading it unless you want to see how the extreme premise turns out, but truly most of the book is useless plot wise and there is no character development. It's also a pro-colonies type of book, which is a bummer.
If it turns out that this book was published chapter by chapter in a journal, that would make a lot of sense. There is no point reading it unless you want to see how the extreme premise turns out, but truly most of the book is useless plot wise and there is no character development. It's also a pro-colonies type of book, which is a bummer.
There’s a reason this book is a classic, and that is because it continues to be a pleasant read ~150 years after it was published.
The diversity of scenes is compelling, Verne’s descriptions of the settings is beautiful (there just isn’t that much prose in the world that makes me stop and appreciate the beauty of it, but this is one such example!), and the plot makes you want to know what happens next.
I particularly loved the juxtaposition between Phileas Fogg’s unflappability and Passepartout’s anxious personality during their travels. And Passepartout was a delightful character — he’s comedic relief but not an oaf or a dunce.
Do you have to look past several dozen examples of casual racism in the text? Yes, you do. But it was written over 150 years ago, so I argue it’s one of those times where you have to view it through the perspective of the author’s time, as well as through a modern lens… and the author’s time was a very racist one.
I read the Great Illustrated Classics version as a child and overall, I’m glad I read an unabridged version as an adult!
The diversity of scenes is compelling, Verne’s descriptions of the settings is beautiful (there just isn’t that much prose in the world that makes me stop and appreciate the beauty of it, but this is one such example!), and the plot makes you want to know what happens next.
I particularly loved the juxtaposition between Phileas Fogg’s unflappability and Passepartout’s anxious personality during their travels. And Passepartout was a delightful character — he’s comedic relief but not an oaf or a dunce.
Do you have to look past several dozen examples of casual racism in the text? Yes, you do. But it was written over 150 years ago, so I argue it’s one of those times where you have to view it through the perspective of the author’s time, as well as through a modern lens… and the author’s time was a very racist one.
I read the Great Illustrated Classics version as a child and overall, I’m glad I read an unabridged version as an adult!
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
medium-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