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Would I, a sixteen-year-old girl, enjoy and understand this book? The most challenging books I've read thus far are "Pride and Prejudice" and "Heart of Darkness". My three favorite books are The Giver, The Crucible, and The Help.

Zak Longo If you love the ocean, and have an interest in it's nature, you will not feel bogged down by descriptions. However, I do think the philosophical dance…moreIf you love the ocean, and have an interest in it's nature, you will not feel bogged down by descriptions. However, I do think the philosophical dances with Nemo will get a bit boring for readers under 25. (less)

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Niaz Chowdhury It's okay to read Jules Verne's book out of order because most novels are unrelated and standalone in nature. Of course, there are very few exceptions…moreIt's okay to read Jules Verne's book out of order because most novels are unrelated and standalone in nature. Of course, there are very few exceptions; for example, in this case, you might be interested in reading the Mysterious Island following this novel. Why? That could be your motivation; discover it yourself! (less)

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why did the public demand capture of the sea monster?

Ellen It was a danger to the ships traversing the seas at the time and was causing both a scare and economic disruption. So they sought to eliminate the mon…moreIt was a danger to the ships traversing the seas at the time and was causing both a scare and economic disruption. So they sought to eliminate the monster that was causing it to resume sea travel to normal. At this time, steamer ships were the main way of moving people between continents.(less)

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Why does Jules Verne describe every fish in so much detail? What was his motive? In my opinion, the description and classification of the fish serve little to no purpose to the plot or the story of the book. Why then, is every flaura and fauna described in so painful detail?

Jared The original novel was published in the 1800s. Many of the people who read his stories had never traveled anywhere or seen anything remotely exotic. I…moreThe original novel was published in the 1800s. Many of the people who read his stories had never traveled anywhere or seen anything remotely exotic. I think he was so descriptive because a lot of his target audience would not have been able to imagine these things.(less)

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Is this the book from ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE?

Anna Yes, and having read both this seems quite a fitting book to capture Marie's imagination.…moreYes, and having read both this seems quite a fitting book to capture Marie's imagination.(less)

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