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Around the World in 80 Days
Jules Verne's classic adventure book Around the World in 80 Days was first released in 1872. It relates the tale of wealthy Englishman Phileas Fogg, who wagers at the Reform Club with his pals that he can travel around the globe in 80 days or less. Together with Passepartout, his valet, Fogg embarks on his voyage. Along the route, the two run into a number of difficulties, such as storms, bandits, and political instability. Regardless of the challenges they encounter, Fogg and Passepartout are committed to winning the wager. They explore many various nations and cultures while traveling by rail, ship, and even elephant. Detective Fix is also after Fogg because he thinks Fogg is a bank robber. The classic adventure book Around the World in 80 Days is sure to enthrall and motivate readers of all ages. It is a tale about the beauty of the earth, the value of friendship, and the influence of dreams.
240 pages, Hardcover
First published August 28, 2006
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About the author
Jules Verne
6,344 books12k followersNovels of French writer Jules Gabriel Verne, considered the founder of modern science fiction, include
Journey to the Center of the Earth
(1864) and
Around the World in Eighty Days
(1873).
This author who pioneered the genre. People best know him for Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870).
Verne wrote about space, air, and underwater travel before people invented navigable aircraft and practical submarines and devised any means of spacecraft. He ranks behind Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie as the second most translated author of all time. People made his prominent films. People often refer to Verne alongside Herbert George Wells as the "father of science fiction."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jules_V...
This author who pioneered the genre. People best know him for Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870).
Verne wrote about space, air, and underwater travel before people invented navigable aircraft and practical submarines and devised any means of spacecraft. He ranks behind Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie as the second most translated author of all time. People made his prominent films. People often refer to Verne alongside Herbert George Wells as the "father of science fiction."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jules_V...
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February 8, 2017
I was hopeful about this book as I am a great armchair traveler. Though the beginning was promising, I started getting bored in the middle, especially when the travelers reached India and thereabouts. Reaching Japan, the story picked up, and the interest was maintained till they boarded the seven day train across America. Then the second downslide started. The last quarter was spent speed reading the book, just for the abject purpose of being done with it.
Who are the travelers? Phileas Fogg, an eccentric English gentleman who wagers with his 5 equally idle noblemen friends for 20000 pounds that he'd be able to go around the world within 80 days, Passerportout, his faithful French servant whom he hired barely a day before the wager, and whose hopes of a sedentary life in a sedate English countryhouse was shattered by his eccentric master's wager, and Aouda, a Parsee lady from India whom they saved from being immolated in the fire. And of course, Mr. Frigg, the English detective, who is sure that Fogg is the great convict who has escaped after the great train robbery committed in England a couple of days before the journey started. This short classic narrates the adventures they encountered - it was never a smooth ride/sail across the world. Each day and each country had the abject purpose of thwarting Mr. Fogg and making him lose the bet.
Who are the travelers? Phileas Fogg, an eccentric English gentleman who wagers with his 5 equally idle noblemen friends for 20000 pounds that he'd be able to go around the world within 80 days, Passerportout, his faithful French servant whom he hired barely a day before the wager, and whose hopes of a sedentary life in a sedate English countryhouse was shattered by his eccentric master's wager, and Aouda, a Parsee lady from India whom they saved from being immolated in the fire. And of course, Mr. Frigg, the English detective, who is sure that Fogg is the great convict who has escaped after the great train robbery committed in England a couple of days before the journey started. This short classic narrates the adventures they encountered - it was never a smooth ride/sail across the world. Each day and each country had the abject purpose of thwarting Mr. Fogg and making him lose the bet.
June 27, 2020
Interesting enough, though it seemed more like the abridged, graphic novel-form of the original story.
June 4, 2022
Jules Verne, as always had kept us outsmarted on his excellent ideas. The book keeps us on the edge of our seat and when the lead character seems to be failing his bet, the thrill we imagine in such situations is mindboggling. The book retains its grandeur even in present times.
As of the product the quality is excellent. Ladybird classics is best.
As of the product the quality is excellent. Ladybird classics is best.
September 16, 2018
i grew up on Verne books. i read them so many times. i do not think it is the best even so well known
October 17, 2009
This book kind of categorize itself into the adventure, action, and mystery genre. It's about a rich man who made a bet with other rich people at his reform club, about whether if it is possible to travel around the world in 80 days. During his journey, he was followed by an English detective who thought he was a burglar that stole a great sum of money from the Britain Bank(that is now escaping to some foreign land). So he had to deal with the detective's tricks and overcome the obstacles that is in his way.
I suggest this book to teenagers and people that attends middle school. I think that it's a really good book.
I suggest this book to teenagers and people that attends middle school. I think that it's a really good book.
February 27, 2022
Il giro del mondo in 80 giorni di Jules Verne è una delle classiche avventure senza tempo di un incredibile viaggio intorno al mondo, in una nuova veste grafica accattivante e coloratissima. Un classico della letteratura riadattato in un affascinante fumetto, dai colori caldi della terra come il rosso, l’arancio e il marrone. Questo risulta essere molto utile per avvicinare i bambini e i ragazzi a letture più complesse ma allo stesso tempo, meravigliosa. Un racconto movimentato che grazie alle tavole illustrate riesce a ricreare le atmosfere dell’epoca e le caratteristiche dei personaggi descritti da Verne. https://ilmondodichri.com/il-giro-del...
February 18, 2025
Parallel to finishing up my final internship, Phileas Fogg taught me a lesson in overcoming obstacles as well as punctuality. What a legend!
June 25, 2020
Around the World in 80 Days is a great quick read for school, although not my favorite. For those of you who haven’t read the book, here’s my synopsis:
Take a trip with Mr. Phileas Fogg as he tries to make it around the entire world in only 80 days. Accompanied by his butler, a Frenchman named Passepartout, he sets off with nothing but a carpetbag full of money and high hopes. They face many a bump and bruise as they embark, some for better and some for worse. But, the million-dollar question still remains -- will they make it back in time?
Now that that’s out of the way, it’s time for my review. Well, to put it simply, I didn’t like this book. For me it was a bit too plain, with not a lot of detail or description, but rather a lot of statements. What I mean by this is that instead of explaining the course of events in a chapter, the author was just flat out saying what happened.
Aside from that, the book just moved too fast for me. One second they were boarding the train for New York, and next thing I know they’re fighting bandits! I would have liked it if they could’ve added a bit more explanation and depiction to the scenes. It would have helped me visualize a little better.
Regardless of my critics, Around the World in 80 Days is a great story. I feel it should suite the needs of anyone looking for a fairly short and entertaining story.
25 June 2020
Take a trip with Mr. Phileas Fogg as he tries to make it around the entire world in only 80 days. Accompanied by his butler, a Frenchman named Passepartout, he sets off with nothing but a carpetbag full of money and high hopes. They face many a bump and bruise as they embark, some for better and some for worse. But, the million-dollar question still remains -- will they make it back in time?
Now that that’s out of the way, it’s time for my review. Well, to put it simply, I didn’t like this book. For me it was a bit too plain, with not a lot of detail or description, but rather a lot of statements. What I mean by this is that instead of explaining the course of events in a chapter, the author was just flat out saying what happened.
Aside from that, the book just moved too fast for me. One second they were boarding the train for New York, and next thing I know they’re fighting bandits! I would have liked it if they could’ve added a bit more explanation and depiction to the scenes. It would have helped me visualize a little better.
Regardless of my critics, Around the World in 80 Days is a great story. I feel it should suite the needs of anyone looking for a fairly short and entertaining story.
25 June 2020
February 8, 2017
Have just finished reading this to my son.
We both enjoyed it a lot. I've never read it - or any Verne - but I think we're going to be reading some more now.
And I'd just like to say, the language was a bit complicated at times, but it's lovely to read that to an 8 year old. Even I didn't know what some of the words meant. The world has changed since the 1870s. We didn't shirk from that. We stopped so that I could explain why Verne had written that frequently - in order to describe his colonialist attitude towards Indians, weak-willed women or typical Americans with no sense of humour. I think that's part of the experience.
There was only one word I skipped. I could explain all of that, but I didn't want to explain why Japanese people were described as having 'slanted eyes'.
All the same, in some ways it wasn't as racist or sexist as Ian Fleming, for example, and the storytelling was first rate.
We both enjoyed it a lot. I've never read it - or any Verne - but I think we're going to be reading some more now.
And I'd just like to say, the language was a bit complicated at times, but it's lovely to read that to an 8 year old. Even I didn't know what some of the words meant. The world has changed since the 1870s. We didn't shirk from that. We stopped so that I could explain why Verne had written that frequently - in order to describe his colonialist attitude towards Indians, weak-willed women or typical Americans with no sense of humour. I think that's part of the experience.
There was only one word I skipped. I could explain all of that, but I didn't want to explain why Japanese people were described as having 'slanted eyes'.
All the same, in some ways it wasn't as racist or sexist as Ian Fleming, for example, and the storytelling was first rate.
April 30, 2014
“Around the World in 80 Days” is a book that full of advantages. I was surprise when I know that the book was written in 1800, because it is look like modern novels. The book is about an England rich man, Phileas Fogg, who go into a trip around the world in 80 days. The story begin when Mr. Fogg was tell his friend that he could travel around the world in 80 days, but the were not believe him. Therefor, he makes a bet with his friend to travel around the world in 80 days. Moreover, the book was written in classic way, which makes the book easy to read.
March 25, 2012
A fine introduction to Verne's classic, but I missed some of the details of the original.
April 20, 2013
A great fun light read with a surprise ending.
Well here it is a few months later and I'm re-reading it. It is such a fun book I couldn't resist it.
Well here it is a few months later and I'm re-reading it. It is such a fun book I couldn't resist it.
November 12, 2023
Es para niños y me gustó, suficiente para motivar a que lean la historia original.
Los dibujos muy coloridos y detallados.
Los dibujos muy coloridos y detallados.
August 28, 2020
I absolutely loved this! And now I'm wondering, How have I never read this or any of Jules Verne work, for that matter?
This is a wonderful cat and mouse adventure, and at first I thought it funny that the police think Fogg has left on his trip because they suspect him of a recent bank robbery. But then, I had to wonder...why was Fogg ready to go on such short notice? Why is he so willing to spend so much money? Could he really be the bank robber? Of course, the main question is, Will they make in 80 days? And at times it seems they will, but there's always another hitch in the plans.
While Phileas Fogg is touted as the main character of the story, it's really the story of his servant Passepartout. Poor Passepartout just wants a quiet life with a predictable boss, but the day he starts work for Fogg, Fogg makes a bet to go on a trip around the world in 80 days. It's Passepartout who goes through the most adventures in the story and who's mishaps often drive events and setbacks.
As far as the writing goes, despite the popular style at the time it was written, this isn't filled with overly flowery language or sentences that run on and on. The language is sharp, the sentences quick and efficient, and the story moves at a terrific pace.
Yes, there are some racial comments that aren't going to go over well with modern eyes, but there are also plenty of moments when Verne praises non-European people and he offers up plenty of digs against the English (possibly more than he does against any other "race").
This is a wonderful cat and mouse adventure, and at first I thought it funny that the police think Fogg has left on his trip because they suspect him of a recent bank robbery. But then, I had to wonder...why was Fogg ready to go on such short notice? Why is he so willing to spend so much money? Could he really be the bank robber? Of course, the main question is, Will they make in 80 days? And at times it seems they will, but there's always another hitch in the plans.
While Phileas Fogg is touted as the main character of the story, it's really the story of his servant Passepartout. Poor Passepartout just wants a quiet life with a predictable boss, but the day he starts work for Fogg, Fogg makes a bet to go on a trip around the world in 80 days. It's Passepartout who goes through the most adventures in the story and who's mishaps often drive events and setbacks.
As far as the writing goes, despite the popular style at the time it was written, this isn't filled with overly flowery language or sentences that run on and on. The language is sharp, the sentences quick and efficient, and the story moves at a terrific pace.
Yes, there are some racial comments that aren't going to go over well with modern eyes, but there are also plenty of moments when Verne praises non-European people and he offers up plenty of digs against the English (possibly more than he does against any other "race").
June 24, 2020
“Today is Wednesday, October 2. I will be back in this room at eight forty-five p.m. on Saturday, December 21, or else my money belongs to you!”
Around the World in 80 Days tells the story of Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and punctual emotional rock who wagers something extraordinary: that he could make a grand tour of the entire world in only 80 days. And away he goes, dragging along his newly-employed butler, Passepartout, and a few other unexpected guests met along the way….
I will say, this book was definitely intended for younger audiences than myself, illustrated by its plain scripture and basic, archetype characters. That said, it was a little annoying to see the only main female character, Aouda, portrayed as…well, a damsel in distress, basically. Yes, I know—it was the 1800s, and maybe that’s how women were viewed then, but this is now. As far as I remember, she was the only significant female character in the story at all! There was a bit of relief from Aouda’s prototype demeanor—when she was the one who asked Phileas to marry her—but, overall, she was written as someone who just constantly needed comfort, or needing someone to stay with her, etcetera, etcetera.
Despite (again) the generally basic quality of the characters, I really enjoyed the character of Passepartout! I’m pretty sure I was mispronouncing his name the whole time—but that’s beside the point. He was the lovable comic relief. Best part of the book :).
I have to say, I did find myself a tad bit embarrassed by my forgetting of our planet’s geography. Whoops….
One good thing about this book was some of the humor intertwined within its pages. Okay, maybe some of it wasn’t intended to be humorous (I don’t completely remember), but I did laugh out loud a few times, especially towards the end. I also did like the author’s reason for Fogg and company’s (spoiler alert) winning of the bet—you would think, Phileas being a timely man, they would’ve taken things like time zones into consideration! My question is, though: how did none of the party realize the date from Phileas’s all-encompassing clock(s)?
Overall, I don’t have anything really to add other than the fact that this book was extremely basic in character, story and writing. I would definitely recommend this read to younger audiences, maybe those just learning about geography or early readers. Thank you for reading!
“Let’s have one last round of cards, gentlemen, before I head out.”
Around the World in 80 Days tells the story of Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and punctual emotional rock who wagers something extraordinary: that he could make a grand tour of the entire world in only 80 days. And away he goes, dragging along his newly-employed butler, Passepartout, and a few other unexpected guests met along the way….
I will say, this book was definitely intended for younger audiences than myself, illustrated by its plain scripture and basic, archetype characters. That said, it was a little annoying to see the only main female character, Aouda, portrayed as…well, a damsel in distress, basically. Yes, I know—it was the 1800s, and maybe that’s how women were viewed then, but this is now. As far as I remember, she was the only significant female character in the story at all! There was a bit of relief from Aouda’s prototype demeanor—when she was the one who asked Phileas to marry her—but, overall, she was written as someone who just constantly needed comfort, or needing someone to stay with her, etcetera, etcetera.
Despite (again) the generally basic quality of the characters, I really enjoyed the character of Passepartout! I’m pretty sure I was mispronouncing his name the whole time—but that’s beside the point. He was the lovable comic relief. Best part of the book :).
I have to say, I did find myself a tad bit embarrassed by my forgetting of our planet’s geography. Whoops….
One good thing about this book was some of the humor intertwined within its pages. Okay, maybe some of it wasn’t intended to be humorous (I don’t completely remember), but I did laugh out loud a few times, especially towards the end. I also did like the author’s reason for Fogg and company’s (spoiler alert) winning of the bet—you would think, Phileas being a timely man, they would’ve taken things like time zones into consideration! My question is, though: how did none of the party realize the date from Phileas’s all-encompassing clock(s)?
Overall, I don’t have anything really to add other than the fact that this book was extremely basic in character, story and writing. I would definitely recommend this read to younger audiences, maybe those just learning about geography or early readers. Thank you for reading!
“Let’s have one last round of cards, gentlemen, before I head out.”
February 8, 2017
While I anxiously awaited word last week from a loved one travelling around Russia for 8 days, I embarked on my own journey by perusing the very entertaining Around the World in 80 Days. It was the perfect distraction, but worthy of much more than being considered a diversion.
Verne spins a tale in which the reader will become so absorbed as to believe they are a part of the journey that must conclude in precisely 80 days. A master storyteller with the ability to captivate, entertain and provide some world history along the way, Verne deserves all the praises sung for him.
Phileas Fogg, an enigmatic bachelor living in London makes a gentleman’s bet with some friends from his club and sets off on an 80 day adventure. As the journey unfolds, so does the man, layer by thin layer, until his inner identity is revealed. Proof positive of slow and steady winning the race.
Newly acquired servant, Jean Passepartout, is looking for a simple and routine arrangement. Thinking he has found just that with the disciplined Fogg, he is set to packing before he has time to second guess his decision to work for the man. Passepartout, like Fogg, is revealed bit by bit and is not the man he at first appears to be. He shows great courage by coming to the rescue at the last moment more than once.
Aouda is a beautiful Parsee rescued from being set ablaze in a ritualistic sacrifice. When her intended delivery to a relative in China falls flat, she invariably joins the race for the world journey. Her gratitude and admiration toward Fogg grow and develop into much more.
A meeting with Mr. Verne would not be isolated to a single location, but rather would consist of various locales and modes of transport. Perhaps he’d share his ability to study the law while penning great works.
Verne spins a tale in which the reader will become so absorbed as to believe they are a part of the journey that must conclude in precisely 80 days. A master storyteller with the ability to captivate, entertain and provide some world history along the way, Verne deserves all the praises sung for him.
Phileas Fogg, an enigmatic bachelor living in London makes a gentleman’s bet with some friends from his club and sets off on an 80 day adventure. As the journey unfolds, so does the man, layer by thin layer, until his inner identity is revealed. Proof positive of slow and steady winning the race.
Newly acquired servant, Jean Passepartout, is looking for a simple and routine arrangement. Thinking he has found just that with the disciplined Fogg, he is set to packing before he has time to second guess his decision to work for the man. Passepartout, like Fogg, is revealed bit by bit and is not the man he at first appears to be. He shows great courage by coming to the rescue at the last moment more than once.
Aouda is a beautiful Parsee rescued from being set ablaze in a ritualistic sacrifice. When her intended delivery to a relative in China falls flat, she invariably joins the race for the world journey. Her gratitude and admiration toward Fogg grow and develop into much more.
A meeting with Mr. Verne would not be isolated to a single location, but rather would consist of various locales and modes of transport. Perhaps he’d share his ability to study the law while penning great works.
February 9, 2017
Around the world in 80 days by Jules Verne was a really good classic novel an the story was filled with adventure, adrenaline and suspense.
The story is set in London and is about a rich man named Phileas Fogg who lives a very basic but luxurious life. But one day his whole life turns upside when he embarks on a journey around the world in 80 days with his newly employed French valet Passepartout. Meanwhile with the description of a robber matching Foggs face, detective Fix mistakes Fogg for the thieve and follows him on Foggs crazy adventure around the world on a mission to arrest him.
On the way Fogg comes across many dangers that threaten his life and his completion of the journey in 80 days, he also meets many friends and most of all the love of his life. Will Phileas Fogg complete the journey within the deadline?, will Fix arrest Fogg and stop him from completing the journey? And who will be Phileas Foggs love? To find out read the book
I think this book is a real classic and is a very enjoyable book to read as there is a twist in the end that would surprise many people. I would recommend people to read this book as I am sure they will not regret reading this book. I rate this book 5 stars out of 5 stars.
The story is set in London and is about a rich man named Phileas Fogg who lives a very basic but luxurious life. But one day his whole life turns upside when he embarks on a journey around the world in 80 days with his newly employed French valet Passepartout. Meanwhile with the description of a robber matching Foggs face, detective Fix mistakes Fogg for the thieve and follows him on Foggs crazy adventure around the world on a mission to arrest him.
On the way Fogg comes across many dangers that threaten his life and his completion of the journey in 80 days, he also meets many friends and most of all the love of his life. Will Phileas Fogg complete the journey within the deadline?, will Fix arrest Fogg and stop him from completing the journey? And who will be Phileas Foggs love? To find out read the book
I think this book is a real classic and is a very enjoyable book to read as there is a twist in the end that would surprise many people. I would recommend people to read this book as I am sure they will not regret reading this book. I rate this book 5 stars out of 5 stars.
July 3, 2018
I was disappointed by this book. The author thought it more interesting to spend time developing the many modes of conveyance employed by Mr. Fogg, and describing the stereotypes of each culture, than in developing or describing the characters. Unfortunately, what I value most in a book is the characters. Passepartout and Fix are probably the most realistic, and those two still do incomprehensible things (i.e., Fix is realistic in holding to his supposition stubbornly, yet contradicts himself by being fascinated by Fogg). Aouda and Fogg have no character development at all. Aouda is a silly creature who just cries and worries and fawns (for what reason, I'm not sure, especially as it was Passepartout who actually saved her). Fogg is a completely impassible ice sculpture, unloveable and immoveable until the last five pages of the book when it pleased Jules Verne to throw in a romance.
The verbiage was at times clever, but this is probably more justly imputed to the translator, as I wasn't reading the original.
The verbiage was at times clever, but this is probably more justly imputed to the translator, as I wasn't reading the original.
December 2, 2023
L'ho aspettato tanto questo. Funché finalmente non è apparsa una copia di seconda mano sul sito del Libraccio. E allora...
Non credo di aver mai letto il romanzo originale e non penso di aver visto i film, per quanto una delle versioni sia uno dei film preferiti di mia mamma. Quindi conoscevo solo un po' la trama.
Bella storia, bei disegni, bei colori (il più delle volte). A volte ho trovato un po' semplicistico il modo in cui Fogg risolveva le situazioni: offrendo tanti, tanti soldi. Però ho apprezzato il viaggio intorno al mondo in un momento in cui viaggiare non era così semplice come oggi.
E, se avessi abbastanza coraggio, potrei anche leggere il romanzo originale. En français possibilmente.
E il povero Stefano Andrea Cresti che diventa Stefano Antonio in copertina...
Non credo di aver mai letto il romanzo originale e non penso di aver visto i film, per quanto una delle versioni sia uno dei film preferiti di mia mamma. Quindi conoscevo solo un po' la trama.
Bella storia, bei disegni, bei colori (il più delle volte). A volte ho trovato un po' semplicistico il modo in cui Fogg risolveva le situazioni: offrendo tanti, tanti soldi. Però ho apprezzato il viaggio intorno al mondo in un momento in cui viaggiare non era così semplice come oggi.
E, se avessi abbastanza coraggio, potrei anche leggere il romanzo originale. En français possibilmente.
E il povero Stefano Andrea Cresti che diventa Stefano Antonio in copertina...
August 25, 2016
Absolute garbage. Read any book except for this.
Verne (who does, however, deserve respect for his science-fiction) apparently sat down with an atlas, wrote stereotyped vignettes from each region of the world, and strung them together into a lazy sham narrative.
There's just no appeal to this book. Interested in travel fiction? Read The Beach, or Gulliver's Travels. Interested in the concept of the 'English Gentlemen?' Read P.G. Wodehouse. Want something for your children? I don't know, try The Giver. Or Hatchet. Just not this.
Sorry if this is a beloved childhood memory for some people. I wasn't a fan.
Also: the 2004 film with Steve Coggan and Jackie Chan did the book justice - meaning it was also horrid.
Verne (who does, however, deserve respect for his science-fiction) apparently sat down with an atlas, wrote stereotyped vignettes from each region of the world, and strung them together into a lazy sham narrative.
There's just no appeal to this book. Interested in travel fiction? Read The Beach, or Gulliver's Travels. Interested in the concept of the 'English Gentlemen?' Read P.G. Wodehouse. Want something for your children? I don't know, try The Giver. Or Hatchet. Just not this.
Sorry if this is a beloved childhood memory for some people. I wasn't a fan.
Also: the 2004 film with Steve Coggan and Jackie Chan did the book justice - meaning it was also horrid.
July 14, 2014
I remember the movie from when I was a young teenager, and always wanted to read the book. I was not disappointed! The book was very well written and the story was very enjoyable. The movie followed the book so for me there were no surprises for me. The book is about Mr. Fogg, who makes a bet with some friends that he could go around the world in eighty days, which was quite a feat during the period when the book was written. The book takes you through many countries and cultures, and gives you a view of the world during that time period. I do not like all of Jules Verne's books, but this is one of his best. Very well written and easy to read. A very enjoyable read. I would recommend this book!
December 2, 2019
I will forever have good memories surrounding this adapted version of Around the World in 80 Days. I read it to my bigger students, who rest instead of napping, and the vast majority of them graduated from my school today, the day we finished reading it. They were completely in love with the story, though it was a little taxing on their five-year-old minds. They were so engaged and interested. They asked so many questions and listened so carefully. So that's why this not-so-great book gets two stars instead of one: Today I said goodbye to three kids that I love dearly, and we shared this story together in their last days, and they loved it.
March 31, 2010
Although I am generally not a fan of "classic" books I still thought I would give this a try. I was very pleased with this book. I was extremely surprised to find that this book was written in 1872 yet it really felt that is was written a lot sooner. I am very impressed with Jules Verne and am now willing to try some of his other books. I would recommend this book to anyone. It's good to get out of your norm...and this book is certainly out of my norm. You never know if you'll find something else that you like.
November 9, 2012
I read this book aloud to my two kids, ages 10 and 8 and we all agree it was a great book! The one guys name, Passepartout, got on our nerves, though, so we had to call him "Bob", but other than that we loved everything about this book. I think our favorite part was the very end when the reader is led to believe Phileas Fogg's (another dumb name in our minds but we kept it) mission of traveling the world in 80 days has failed, and yet ultimately he finds he was sucessful after all. We like happy endings.
February 8, 2017
This is a truly charming story. Though the plot is a bit slow in places, it contains a lot of fun detail about the world in the days when the sun never set on the British empire. Though the characters aren't the deepest, they're lovable and dynamic. I seriously love the (often copied, but at the time not cliche) character of Phileas Fogg, and the small romantic subplot is one of my favorite love stories of all fiction. (Weird, right?) And the end of the book is smashingly perfect.
January 14, 2015
Dauviller e Soleilhac sono riusciti a ricreare le stesse atmosfere e a farmi rivivere le stesse emozioni di Verne... Così ora, a lettura conclusa, mi sento felice e contenta proprio come mi ero sentita alla fine del romanzo originale! Adoro Il giro del mondo in 80 giorni, e dirò sempre che è una delle storie con il finale più incredibile e festoso! ♥
August 30, 2019
After Mr. Fogg makes a wager to go around the world in 80 days, he and his servant, Passepartout, set out on an epic adventure. Along the way, there are many obstacles that Mr. Fogg and and co. face, but they push through and meet various quirky characters. I give this a five star review I really enjoyed reading this book and recommend reading it.
May 29, 2014
Prejudiced, sexist and worst of all, boring. I feel this story is an interesting study for someone interested in a comparative study of life in 1872 and now but has otherwise lost its relevance to the modern reader.
November 19, 2014
I read this aloud to 12 and 14 year olds. Amazingly tough vocabulary, which is worth plowing through. The story had a good pace, never really slowing, and not predictable. This is a story often simplified, spoofed or referred to. It's a great reminder about why the classics are worth reading.
May 23, 2015
Although I was disappointed that there was no balloon ride in Mr. Fogg's adventure, I loved this book! Very suspenseful, very colorful with characters, scenery and events, and all in all a thrilling read.
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