20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Extraordinary Voyages #6

Jules Verne with Bruce Coville

fiction classics science fiction adventurous slow-paced

448 pages | first published 1869

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When an unidentified “monster” threatens international shipping, French oceanographer Pierre Aronnax and his unflappable assistant Conseil join an expedition organized by the US Navy to hunt down and destroy the menace. After months of fruitless s...
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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 48%
informative 33%
challenging 16%
tense 16%
reflective 13%
dark 9%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
emotional 6%
funny 5%
hopeful 3%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 34%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 26% | Character: 21% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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