ellenmc07 's review for:

Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

3.75

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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After a slight problem with my audiobook, I was able to finish. Imagine it stopping just before Phileas and Passepartout getting to San Francisco? Inconceivable! A great little read with tons of adventure. Admittedly, the first part is quite boring. Phileas is just simply going around the world to say that he did it. As the story goes on though, it gets so much better. He finally finds his purpose. You'll have to read it to find out. Are their antiquated references to the Indigenous people they come across. Yes, it's a classic. Keeping those in mind, I still enjoyed the team's quest and ending. I'll seek out more Jiles Verne when I need to break a reading slump.