Dick Sands: A Captain at Fifteen by Jules Verne

Dick Sands: A Captain at Fifteen

Extraordinary Voyages #17

Jules Verne

144 pages first pub 1878 (editions)

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In 1878 appeared Dick Sands, the epic of the slave trade. This picture of the wilds of Africa, its adventures and its dangers, the savage hunting both of beasts and men, has always been a favorite among Verne's readers.It contains no marvels, no i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 26%
inspiring 26%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 13%
informative 13%
tense 13%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 27%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.61

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