Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne

Five Weeks in a Balloon

Extraordinary Voyages #1

Jules Verne

520 pages first pub 1863 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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Verne wrote about space, air and underwater travel before air travel and practical submarines were invented, and before practical means of space travel had been devised.

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Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 26%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 20%
funny 18%
emotional 15%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 34%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 18% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

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