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Truly a classic science fiction. And this is one where no one will ask, "Where is the science?"
Verne mixes fact with fiction, and the book is aptly named; it is the journey itself that is the true story. ...more
Verne mixes fact with fiction, and the book is aptly named; it is the journey itself that is the true story. ...more
Once again, Verne presents a late 19th century version of The Discovery Channel. Nothing wrong with that, I guess, just a bit dry, though not as dry as 20,000 Leagues.
But where I was amazed at how much of Verne's predictions held up well in that novel, here the "science" portion of the book was laughably wrong.
I just wish he had more presence to the characters. He focuses so much on the science that everyone ends up being one-dimensional. ...more
But where I was amazed at how much of Verne's predictions held up well in that novel, here the "science" portion of the book was laughably wrong.
I just wish he had more presence to the characters. He focuses so much on the science that everyone ends up being one-dimensional. ...more
I foolishly thought this book would be boring, I was so wrong! I loved it, great story, great writer. I discover again and again the reason the classics are classic.
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