This one surprised me! Loved the ending

it’s always comfrotun reading my childhood books <3 still fun as ever

SO GOOD AND GOOFY AND FUN WILL TOTALLY REREAD

I know this is a classic but things only *really* got interesting and nail biting for me around Ch 28 so much so that when it ended I actually said "YAY!" out loud to an empty room even though obviously I knew what the ending was going to be. My problem is the manner in which character development was handled in the book. More specifically, the fact that there was none. I'm the kind of reader for whom characterisation and emotional realism are way more important than plot and this is the kind of the book that is all about the plot. "It's an adventure story, ofcourse it is about the plot!" I hear you say. Well, yes, but I love adventures and mysteries! If they are written in an engaging manner. Princess Bride, Prisoner of Zenda, The Scarlet Pimpernel and Rupert of Hentzau (just to name a few) were all fun romps that managed to strike a good balance between characterisation and high adventure. One can only take so much of the constant descriptions of Phileas Fogg's stoic English nature and Auoda being in a constant state of gratitude. I'll grant that Passepartout and Fix were mildly interesting but only because they had a slightly more developed personality than that of Fogg who seemed about as interesting as a piece of nondescript rock. A lot of people mention the xenophobic manner in which the book paints all cultures not British or French and I agree with their assessment but am willing to give Verne leeway on that score since books and authors are a product of their time. For more insightful information I recommend this review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... I'd say feel free to give this book a miss and go for the, at least entertaining in its anachronisms, 2004 movie instead.

Another banger from Jules Verne. That almost feels weird to say about such an amazing author but once again, I had a great time while adventuring with the characters through a world of Verne's creating. I think this book was my nomadic renegade awakening.

I was already familiar with the story having watched two adaptations (including the most recent miniseries with David Tennant). It's a pretty easy read except for the racism at times. I will admit to having trouble connecting with the characters though.

After reading this amazing book, it really irks me that i watched the movie and actually considered it good. Passepartout was actually Jackie Chan. ugh!!! the horror! Anyways movie grouch aside, this book was amazing. You have have Mr. Fogg who i have to say has to be the most level headed person in the whole world and his rather passionate servant passepartout who is looking for a bit of calm after leading a rather exciting life, he thinks he's found it in Mr Fogg who is very mathematical about everything, (like dude has everything planned to a T), and that's when Mr Fogg takes a bet to go round the world in 80 days. What you have next are the adventures that follow Passepartout and Mr. Fogg and they were rather grand ones. i also enjoyed how Jules Verne tries to show you the different cultures of the places visited although since for the most part you see this through mostly Passepartout's POV your're sometimes treated to his myopic views. Either way, this book does not dissappoint and if all you have to go on this book is the rather disgraceful portrayal by hollywood, do yourself a favour and read the real thing.

SO SO SO SO GOOD

What a fun classic! Around the World in 80 Days is pretty fast-paced for a novel of its time. The characters were charming, especially Phileas Fogg and Passepartout. I found myself smiling so often while reading this with TS and Eon. Seeing the foreign locales through the eyes of Passepartout, as Fogg was much too focused on his task to take in the scenery, provided a lovely micro-tour of the world as it was in the 1870s. As classics go, this book was light and easy to read. So if you’re looking to dip your toes into the classics, this would be a great choice.

I only picked up this book because I watched the series. I wanted to see how the series did the adaptation and how it differed from the original text. The book was just an account of Fogg's trip, with very little character development. While there were little stories injected in each stopover, it only happened because of the delays in the transport or because he was inconvenienced by his companions. This also seemed like a rich man's story because Fogg was able to have a solution for everything with money. The only characters that had a bit of character development were Fix and Passepartout -- with Fix pretending to be friends with Fogg so he can keep close and arrest him for some crime, and Passepartout worrying if Fogg would be able to complete his adventure around the world. The book managed to add a female character to probably balance out the gender representation, but she didn't add much to the story, other than being saved by Fogg and ending up to be her husband. Maybe it's a reader thing that me as a reader in 2022 would have different reading preferences and expectations from a reader in 1873 (when the book was first published). I was expecting more depth in the characterization. Besides the journey around the world, I was also expecting a journey of character because Fogg meets different cultures with different viewpoints. I'm pleased that the series was able to fill in those gaps, even changing Fix's character from a detective to a female journalist.

3.75 stars I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would.

This book didn't age well the way it supports white colonialism.

Read it when I was ten and I'll always remember this book! Jules Verne takes you on a journey with incredible characters and a mind-blowing adventure!

This was such a fun, fast-paced read. Yes, it’s a bit cliche at times, but given the fact that this was published in 1872, I think it’s unfair to lower my rating because of that. Passepartout and Phileas Fogg are such an interesting duo and the unexpected criminal aspect made the plot more multidimensional. Sure, it could’ve been edited better, but even the occasional inaccuracies didn’t take much of my enjoyment away and in the end, that’s what matters most. By the way, can I please have some of that calmness of Phileas? I envy him for being that peaceful.

really enjoyed it.

A beautiful story covering so much in such an elegant way, it's a must read!

TBH I thought that was going to be full of a lot more outdated stereotypes that would make it hard to read, but it was a really fun romp around the world!

This is one of those classics that I have reread many times. It really is a perfect example of a travel novel and I love those aspects of it. There are many other aspects of the novel that did not age well.

around this book in 80 days, more like. i was really interested in this book initially, but then it just fizzled off and blergh.

So good

Mini review: Although the movie was vastly different, this adventure makes my heart glow. I adored these characters and they felt like old friends. A star off because part of me yearned for similar action and humour to the film. As a result, it lost my interest at a couple of points, but I fell back into the world easily. Recommended for those trying to read more classics Format: Audiobook Rating: 4/5 Stars 2018: 39/40 books

2,3

My first classic of the year and for some reason I believe I've also seen the movie or something similar as a kid. The book was a quick read and the story was interesting. I can see why this book has been so popular. However since I'm mostly an avid reader of high and epic fantasy and I wanted more from the characters and the story itself it's getting "only" 3✨ for meeting my expectations.

This was a great read! It is the second Jules Verne book I read and I enjoyed it as much as the first. It is really short, so you can go through it in 3-4 hours I would say. It narrates the adventures of Phileas Fogg, a rich and eccentric man who bets with his friends that he can travel around the world in 80 days. In a fast-paced narrative full of continuous adventures we follow Mr. Fogg and his servant Passepartout as they struggle to get to London on time. Although it is short and might seem simple, there actually is time for the character development of our hero, Mr. Fogg, who turns out to be a man with a heart. And here I stop in order to avoid spoilers. Good read!