Scan barcode
A review by sheldon1979
Around the World in Eighty Days by Michael Palin
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
Micheal Palin tries to recreate Philleas Fogg's Around the world in 80 days written by Jules Verne and even if the original book was fiction most of the boats and trains were based on real life sailings and journeys.
Michael's journey shows how improved the world is in over 100 years later if one wanted to go around the world then they could do so very quickly without effort. Trying to follow in Fogg's footsteps shows that connections for the next journey are the same.
I know that this book was created as a part of the TV series but its still a good read and unlike Fogg and Palin you could easily lose part of a day reading this book.
Michael's journey shows how improved the world is in over 100 years later if one wanted to go around the world then they could do so very quickly without effort. Trying to follow in Fogg's footsteps shows that connections for the next journey are the same.
I know that this book was created as a part of the TV series but its still a good read and unlike Fogg and Palin you could easily lose part of a day reading this book.