L'Île mystérieuse by Jules Verne

L'Île mystérieuse

Extraordinary Voyages #12

Jules Verne

962 pages first pub 1875 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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After hijacking a balloon from a Confederate camp, a band of five northern prisoners escapes the American Civil War. Seven thousand miles later, they drop from the clouds onto an uncharted volcanic island in the Pacific. Through teamwork, scientif...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 65%
hopeful 30%
informative 23%
inspiring 22%
challenging 17%
tense 15%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 10%
emotional 9%
funny 7%
reflective 5%
sad 3%
dark 2%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 34%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

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3.91

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