From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne

From the Earth to the Moon

Extraordinary Voyages #4

Jules Verne

5 hours, 16 minutes • first pub 1865 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

Written more than a century before man landed on the moon, this classic adventure tale has proved to be one of Jules Verne's most prophetic. It is also a forerunner of today's science fiction. At the close of the Civil War, the members of the elit...

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Moods

adventurous 81%
informative 37%
lighthearted 37%
funny 36%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 9%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%
emotional 1%
mysterious 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 27%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 85% | A mix: 10% | Character: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.39

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