Around the World in Eighty Days

by Jules Verne
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Good Books rating 3.83
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  • ID: 2580
  • Added: 2025-10-15
  • Updated: 2025-10-19
  • ISBN: 9780192837783
  • Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
  • Published: 1999-03-25
  • Formats: 23
  • Reviews: 3

In this classic tale of adventure and ingenuity, the reserved and meticulous Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg accepts a daring wager to travel around the world in eighty days. Accompanied by his resourceful French manservant Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a journey that spans continents, navigating through unpredictable challenges and unexpected obstacles. His unwavering commitment to his timetable is matched only by Passepartout's quick wit and adaptability, which often helps them escape precarious situations. As the duo traverses the globe, they encounter a series of thrilling adventures, from high-speed train chases to daring rescues. The story captures the spirit of exploration and the relentless pursuit of a seemingly impossible goal, while also highlighting the contrasting personalities of Fogg and Passepartout. Their journey becomes a race not just against time, but also a test of human endurance and ingenuity.

Reviews
RebeccaReid · 2025-10-15
Mixed 3.00

The reviewer found the book amusing and easy to read but wasn't fully engaged by the characters or action.

This reviewer found 'Around the World in Eighty Days' to be an amusing and easy read, though they struggled to connect with the characters and action. While they appreciated the lighthearted nature of the book, they felt it lacked depth in certain areas.

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    While Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne was an amusing and easy read, I failed to be engaged in the characters and action.

    The characters were not as developed as I had hoped.

    It was a lighthearted and fun story, but lacked depth.

BooksAndBlues · 2024-12-15
Positive 4.50

The reviewer found the book to be an extremely interesting adventure with well-developed characters.

This reviewer thoroughly enjoyed 'Around the World in Eighty Days,' describing it as an extremely interesting adventure book. They appreciated the well-developed characters and the engaging storyline, making it a fun and enjoyable read.

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    Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne is an extremely interesting adventure book, which I enjoyed reading it.

    The characters were well-developed and the story was engaging.

    It was a fun and enjoyable read.

BookThoughtsFromBed · 2021-08-01
Positive 4.00

The reviewer enjoyed the book, noting that while the classic writing style took some time to get used to, it was ultimately rewarding.

This reviewer found 'Around the World in Eighty Days' to be a delightful read. They appreciated the classic writing style, which, while taking some time to adjust to, added to the book's charm. The story was engaging, and the reviewer enjoyed the adventure and characters.

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    I really liked Around the World in Eighty Days.

    Like most classics, the writing took a while to get used to, but it ultimately wasn't a problem.

    The story is engaging, and the characters are well-developed.

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