The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne

The Mysterious Island

Extraordinary Voyages #12

Jules Verne

fiction classics science fiction adventurous slow-paced

524 pages | first published 1875

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With an Introduction by Alex Dolby.Translation by W.H.G. Kingston.Jules Verne (1828-1905) is internationally famous as the author of a distinctive series of adventure stories describing new travel technologies which opened up the world and provide...
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Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 64%
challenging 28%
hopeful 28%
informative 17%
inspiring 17%
relaxing 15%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
emotional 10%
funny 10%
sad 7%
dark 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 32%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 40% | Character: 13% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

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3.91

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