Measuring a Meridian: The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa by Jules Verne

Measuring a Meridian: The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa

Extraordinary Voyages #9

Jules Verne

156 pages first pub 1872 (editions)

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Measuring a Meridian is an African tale, first published in 1874 under the cumbrous title The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa. The story was afterward revised and reissued under its briefer title. It is a hunting ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 66%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
relaxing 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

2.98

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