Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne

Five Weeks in a Balloon

Extraordinary Voyages #1

Jules Verne

fiction classics science fiction adventurous medium-paced

432 pages | first published 1863

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There was a large audience assembled on the 14th of January, 1862, at the session of the Royal Geographical Society, No. 3 Waterloo Place, London. The president, Sir Francis M -, made an important communication to his colleagues, in an address tha...
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Summary of 551 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 33%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 12%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 33%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 93% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

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3.36

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