A Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne

A Journey to the Center of the Earth

Extraordinary Voyages #3

Jules Verne with Édouard Riou (Illustrator)

375 pages first pub 1864 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

Written almost a century before the daring flights of the astronauts, Jules Verne’s prophetic novel of man’s race to the stars is a classic adventure tale enlivened by broad satire and scientific acumen. When the members of the elite Baltimore Gun...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 31%
lighthearted 21%
informative 16%
funny 14%
tense 13%
challenging 12%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
reflective 4%
emotional 2%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 26%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 15% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.6

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