kimberly_hoffman_author 's review for:

Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne

5.0

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Great classic book! After reading about Jules Vernes in the ballooning history book, Falling Upwards, I realized I had never read any of his books. I decided upon this one. It is a delightful tale and allows you to experience the cultures of various lands in the late 1800s all through the eyes of a British citizen. There is some racism more than likely due to the time period and POV. I found the plot intriguing and Mr. Verne does an excellent job showing the growth of characters as the story unfolds.