jason621 's review for:

The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne

3.25

adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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Robinson Crusoe meets Gilligan's Island with a bit of mystery. A fun and adventurous novel and be prepared to suspend a bit of disbelief. Cyrus Harding is the ultimate MacGyver and the crew would have been lost without him. There is a small surprise at the end but if you are familiar with Jules Verne you may have already heard...