A Fantasy of Dr Ox by Jules Verne

A Fantasy of Dr Ox

Jules Verne with Andrew Brown (Translator)

128 pages first pub 1872 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Description

In the somnolent Flemish town of Quiquendone disagreements are unheard of, courtships might last a decade and not a ripple of activity can be seen at all. But when the mysterious Dr Ox is tasked with providing lighting for the town, strange things...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

funny 40%
informative 40%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.15

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