Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne

Around the World in Eighty Days

Extraordinary Voyages #11

Jules Verne with Geo M. Towle (Translator)

144 pages first pub 1872 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

An unmarried by mathematically precise Englishman dismisses his valet for heating his shaving water two degrees cooler than usual. He hires a French valet to replace him and the two of them set off to travel around the world in eighty days - a sup...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
lighthearted 48%
funny 38%
inspiring 22%
informative 13%
hopeful 12%
tense 10%
relaxing 9%
challenging 7%
mysterious 5%
emotional 3%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 44%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 23% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.75

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