The Begum's Fortune by Jules Verne

The Begum's Fortune

Extraordinary Voyages #18

Jules Verne

256 pages first pub 1879 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Two heirs to an Indian Begum's estate -- Dr. Francois Sarrasin, a Frenchman, and Professor Schultz, a German -- split 525 million francs. With his half of the money, Sarrasin builds an ideal community called Frankville in the northwestern United S...

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Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
challenging 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.42

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