Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

Extraordinary Voyages #3

Jules Verne

254 pages • first pub 1864 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

Journey to the Center of the Earth is one of literature’s earliest works of science fiction. It vividly animates a fantastical subterranean world as an intrepid crew, led by the eccentric Otto Lidenbrock, traverses the planet’s core and its variou...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 31%
lighthearted 21%
informative 17%
funny 14%
tense 13%
challenging 12%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
reflective 3%
emotional 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 26%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 16% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.6

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