From the Earth to the Moon: Annotated Jules Verne by Jules Verne, Walter James Miller

From the Earth to the Moon: Annotated Jules Verne

Extraordinary Voyages #4

Jules Verne, Walter James Miller

172 pages first pub 1865 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous reflective slow-paced
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This tale set in Baltimore during the United States Civil War follows the exploits of members of an underemployed gun club who attempt to build an explosive device powerful enough to transport a man to the moon.

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Moods

adventurous 85%
funny 35%
informative 35%
lighthearted 34%
inspiring 16%
challenging 13%
hopeful 11%
reflective 5%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 33%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 84% | A mix: 10% | Character: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.4

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