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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
Journey to the Center of the Earth is the tale of the somewhat crazy scientist Professor Otto Liedenbrock, his whiny nephew and narrator Axel, and the unflappable superhero of a guide Hans as they make their way down a passage that hopes to lead to the center of the Earth. It starts off quite interesting, as the Professor finds a mysterious document from an obscure Icelandic scientist that seems to suggest that this Icelander traveled to the center of the Earth. Of course, Liedenbrock decides to rush from Germany to Iceland to follow the Icelander's steps, with Axel whining the entire time that he would rather not go.
This is about when the book starts getting rather tedious. I do give leeway to the fact that adventures in the context of 1864 are a bit different than they are today. Most of the first 100 pages are devoted to describing in detail the journey from Germany to Iceland, which I'm sure was mysterious and interesting in 1864 but not so exciting in 2012. After that, the journey down is a lot of scientific discussion on the nature of the crust of the Earth, and not really too much action is involved. On top of that, most of the science is now known to be wrong. I imagine this book was sort of like a nineteenth-century Michael Crichton book, where the central plot is buffeted by a wealth of scientific explanation that is sometimes dubious.
It is a fanciful book, and I imagine that it was a rollicking adventure for John Q. 19th-Century. My main disappointment was that the mystery that started the whole journey is shuffled to the background early on. It's never given any thought and never really explained either. I can look past a bit of the casual sexism and the need to be stuffy and academic in its writing to give an air of legitimacy; this was 1864, after all. I perhaps just thought that this book would have a different tone and style.
This is about when the book starts getting rather tedious. I do give leeway to the fact that adventures in the context of 1864 are a bit different than they are today. Most of the first 100 pages are devoted to describing in detail the journey from Germany to Iceland, which I'm sure was mysterious and interesting in 1864 but not so exciting in 2012. After that, the journey down is a lot of scientific discussion on the nature of the crust of the Earth, and not really too much action is involved. On top of that, most of the science is now known to be wrong. I imagine this book was sort of like a nineteenth-century Michael Crichton book, where the central plot is buffeted by a wealth of scientific explanation that is sometimes dubious.
It is a fanciful book, and I imagine that it was a rollicking adventure for John Q. 19th-Century. My main disappointment was that the mystery that started the whole journey is shuffled to the background early on. It's never given any thought and never really explained either. I can look past a bit of the casual sexism and the need to be stuffy and academic in its writing to give an air of legitimacy; this was 1864, after all. I perhaps just thought that this book would have a different tone and style.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I guess I expected something closer to the movie, so found it a bit disappointing. This is Very different from the movie.
I do think that, before the types of fantasy we now have, this would have been rather exciting.
That nephew though, he was annoying...
I do think that, before the types of fantasy we now have, this would have been rather exciting.
That nephew though, he was annoying...
adventurous
hopeful
informative
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
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism
Very different from the movie with James Mason!! Book explores scientific discourse on the nature of the earth’s core, as understood in the 1860s.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Julio Verne es uno de mis escritores favoritos y de mi padre. Es mágica su imaginación, sus libros enseñan de todo un poco: ciencia, ingenio, fascinación, asombro, una forma de describir con mucha minuciosidad objetos que no existían en la época en que se escribieron todos sus libros. Y que trasportan a ese mundo que describe con tanto detalle y fascinación.
Para los amantes de la ciencia y la ñoñez deben leer a Julio Verne, no solo por que es excelente sino por que aprendes mientras lees una aventura increíble.
En el viaje al centro de la tierra la metáfora de "un mundo dentro de otro mundo" es genial, los datos de mineralogía, de especies extintas, etc. La aventura Lidenbrock, Axel y Hans ante un mundo desconocido y único. Refuerza el amor familiar.
“Somos de la opinión de que en lugar de dejar que los libros se enmohezcan tras una reja de hierro, lejos de la mirada vulgar, es mejor dejar que se desgasten al leerlos”.
“La ciencia, hijo mío, está hecha de errores, pero son errores que conviene cometer, porque llevan poco a poco a la verdad”.
Para los amantes de la ciencia y la ñoñez deben leer a Julio Verne, no solo por que es excelente sino por que aprendes mientras lees una aventura increíble.
En el viaje al centro de la tierra la metáfora de "un mundo dentro de otro mundo" es genial, los datos de mineralogía, de especies extintas, etc. La aventura Lidenbrock, Axel y Hans ante un mundo desconocido y único. Refuerza el amor familiar.
“Somos de la opinión de que en lugar de dejar que los libros se enmohezcan tras una reja de hierro, lejos de la mirada vulgar, es mejor dejar que se desgasten al leerlos”.
“La ciencia, hijo mío, está hecha de errores, pero son errores que conviene cometer, porque llevan poco a poco a la verdad”.