962 pages • first pub 1875 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
After hijacking a balloon from a Confederate camp, a band of five northern prisoners escapes the American Civil War. Seven thousand miles later, they drop from the clouds onto an uncharted volcanic island in the Pacific. Through teamwork, scientif...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,271 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
hopeful 29%
challenging 26%
informative 19%
inspiring 17%
relaxing 14%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
sad 7%
dark 2%
reflective 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 37% | Character: 15% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 69% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Confinement, RacismMinor
War, Injury/injury detail
962 pages • first pub 1875 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After hijacking a balloon from a Confederate camp, a band of five northern prisoners escapes the American Civil War. Seven thousand miles later, they drop from the clouds onto an uncharted volcanic island in the Pacific. Through teamwork, scientif...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,271 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
hopeful 29%
challenging 26%
informative 19%
inspiring 17%
relaxing 14%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
sad 7%
dark 2%
reflective 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 37% | Character: 15% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 69% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Confinement, RacismMinor
War, Injury/injury detail