The Poison Belt

by Arthur Conan Doyle
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Good Books rating 3.5
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  • ID: 5012
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • Reviews: 3
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The Victorian's Sage · 2017-12-12
thought-provoking 3.50

The Poison Belt explores themes of heroism, conventionality, and living with death. It is a thought-provoking read that delves into philosophical questions.

The reviewer found The Poison Belt to be a thought-provoking read that explores themes of heroism, conventionality, and living with death. They appreciate the philosophical depth of the story, which delves into questions about life and mortality. The reviewer notes that the story is not just an adventure tale but also a reflection on the human condition. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging, making it a worthwhile read for those interested in classic literature.

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    Heroism, Conventionality and Living with Death: Arthur Conan Doyle's The Poison Belt (1913)

    The story itself had a rather dull plot. Most of the story revolved around the philosophical aspects of Doomsday and loss of life.

    The Poison Belt stands as one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's finest stories.

The Long Victorian · 2016-05-22
interesting 4.00

The Poison Belt is a pleasurable and interesting novella that continues the adventures of Professor Challenger. It delves into philosophical aspects of Doomsday and loss of life.

The reviewer enjoyed The Poison Belt, finding it a pleasurable and interesting read. They recommend it to fans of The Lost World and those who enjoy philosophical musings. The story is seen as a first-rate sequel, continuing the adventures of Professor Challenger and his team. The reviewer appreciates the blend of adventure and deep philosophical questions about life and death. The plot is engaging, and the characters are well-developed, making it a worthwhile read for those interested in classic adventure fiction.

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    The Poison Belt is a pleasurable and interesting novella that I would recommend to anyone who enjoyed The Lost World and/or delights in ...

    The story itself had a rather dull plot. Most of the story revolved around the philosophical aspects of Doomsday and loss of life.

    The Poison Belt stands as one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's finest stories.

Loose Logic · 2015-10-25
engaging 3.00

The plot of The Poison Belt is a bit silly but interesting. The characters discuss philosophical musings as they sit in a room.

The reviewer found the plot of The Poison Belt to be a bit silly but interesting. They appreciated the philosophical musings of the characters as they discuss the implications of the poison belt. The reviewer notes that the story is engaging and thought-provoking, despite its silly plot. The characters are well-developed, and their discussions add depth to the story. The reviewer recommends it to those who enjoy classic adventure fiction with a philosophical twist.

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    The plot is definitely a bit silly, but I did find how it played out to be quite interesting.

    As they sit in the room, they discuss all of the ...

    The story itself had a rather dull plot. Most of the story revolved around the philosophical aspects of Doomsday and loss of life.

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