jayoder16 's review for:

Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne

4.0

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In contrast to Verne's 2,000 Leagues under the Sea, i thoroughly enjoyed this book. I knew the main plot because of movies, but had never read the book. I am uncertain if this was an unabridged version due to finding it in the teen section at the library, but regardless, I'm glad I picked it up. The book conveys geographical and cultural facts and ideas without making the book drab and tedious. The descriptions of Passepartout and his zest and zeal in contrast to the always cool rationale of Phileas Fogg are delightful, somehow endearing me to both of them more as the book goes on. The other characters also develop nicely as they try to keep up and are continually confounded by Mr. Fogg and his peculiar way of living his life. Though predictable and painfully consistent, he somehow keeps his companions guessing. I'd say more but at the risk of spoilers, I simply say, I recommend. :)