In Search of the Castaways by Jules Verne

In Search of the Castaways

Extraordinary Voyages #5

Jules Verne

432 pages first pub 1867 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

Book Excerpt: ...rs, the sailors threw a strong rope over the starboard side of the yacht, with a big hook at the end of it, concealed in a thick lump of bacon. The bait took at once, though the shark was full fifty yards distant. He began to make...

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Community Reviews Summary of 346 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 30%
tense 30%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 22% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.85

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