A review by kumipaul
Around the World in Seventy-Two Days and Other Writings by Nellie Bly

3.0

Absolutely totally different from Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 days. In that one, it was the bet and the tension of success vs. failure. However Nellie Bly's version is all about the people and the culture. No tension at all, so it was more of a travelogue. Since it was written in the late 1800's before the age of sensitivity, there are plenty of racist, sexist references and lots of cultural insensitivity, but Nellie herself proved to be tough, independent and incredulous at others who would doubt her. A worthwhile read for me.