The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne

The Mysterious Island

Extraordinary Voyages #12

Jules Verne with Agnes Kinloch Kingston (Translator)

474 pages first pub 1875 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

In the midst of the American Civil War, five prisoners hijack a hot air balloon to make their escape. Caught in the winds of a violent storm, the balloon is blown far, far away from its point of departure in Richmond, Virginia. When the craft cras...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 68%
hopeful 26%
challenging 19%
inspiring 19%
informative 18%
tense 14%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
funny 9%
emotional 8%
sad 4%
reflective 3%
dark 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 36%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 36% | Character: 17% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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