A review by borumi
Two Years' Vacation by Jules Verne

2.0

I was quite disappointed by what I remember as one of my favorite adventure stories of childhood. Fortunately my son found this book a delightful page-turner and thanked me for recommending this book. There must be a specific age when this kind of book is more appealing. I guess I lost my enthusiasm along with my innocence. I didn't like the pessimism of Lord of the Flies, but I don't appreciate the didactic and penitent tone of the story either.