337 pages • first pub 1864 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141321042
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Publication date: 01 April 2008
Description
An ancient book is opened by the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock and his life - and the life of his nephew Axel - is changed for ever. An old piece of paper has tumbled from the book, a priceless parchment that will lead them on a terrifying journe...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,380 reviews
Moods
mysterious 31%
lighthearted 21%
informative 16%
funny 14%
tense 13%
challenging 12%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
reflective 3%
emotional 2%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 14% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 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
337 pages • first pub 1864 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141321042
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Publication date: 01 April 2008
Description
An ancient book is opened by the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock and his life - and the life of his nephew Axel - is changed for ever. An old piece of paper has tumbled from the book, a priceless parchment that will lead them on a terrifying journe...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,380 reviews
Moods
mysterious 31%
lighthearted 21%
informative 16%
funny 14%
tense 13%
challenging 12%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
reflective 3%
emotional 2%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 77% | A mix: 14% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 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