234 pages • first pub 1864 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538072
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 August 2008
Description
Now available in a new translation, this classic of nineteenth century French literature has been consistently praised for its style and its vision of the world. Professor Lidenbrock and his nephew Axel travel across Iceland, and then down through...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,763 reviews
Moods
mysterious 31%
lighthearted 20%
informative 17%
tense 16%
funny 15%
challenging 13%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 17% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 72% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, AbandonmentModerate
Racism, Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Incest, Sexism
234 pages • first pub 1864 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199538072
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 August 2008
Description
Now available in a new translation, this classic of nineteenth century French literature has been consistently praised for its style and its vision of the world. Professor Lidenbrock and his nephew Axel travel across Iceland, and then down through...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,763 reviews
Moods
mysterious 31%
lighthearted 20%
informative 17%
tense 16%
funny 15%
challenging 13%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 17% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 72% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, AbandonmentModerate
Racism, Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Incest, Sexism