Around the World in Eighty Days (Bantam Classics)

I am giving this 2 star only because if you seen a movie (with (Jackie Chan) you will not like the book, it lacks humor that movie promised and you can't help by keep comparing the two. I know its a classic and I know it is a well writen book but for those who now want to read the book post movie be warned you will be disapointed...

Personally, I thought it was a very well thought out storyline. The only thing that I didn't like (even though some may like it) was the excess of history in the book. It can start to get a little boring, but overall it is a nice, quick read.

A nice copy of the book, though the story itself did little for me. Definitely something for younger readers (10-13ish). It's like a Nancy Drew novel in that everything always works out, especially because the chapters were published in a newspaper weekly.

Personally, I thought it was a very well thought out storyline. The only thing that I didn't like (even though some may like it) was the excess of history in the book. It can start to get a little boring, but overall it is a nice, quick read.

A nice copy of the book, though the story itself did little for me. Definitely something for younger readers (10-13ish). It's like a Nancy Drew novel in that everything always works out, especially because the chapters were published in a newspaper weekly.

We ordered this audio book because we Love the Harry Potter Series and wanted to try another book narrated by Jim Dale. This book did not disappoint us and we were sorry when it was over. We are trying Peter Pan next.,

I purchased several classics for my daughter to read for home school. This was the only one she actually was willing to read. Took her 3 days (she is at a 7th grade reading level) to finish. She did enjoy the book.

My favourite read from the classics. Non-stop adventure without the usual morbidity which seems inherent in so many 19th century works of literature. One of the first books that really enthralled me and showed me that within the pages of a book hides an entire magical universe of astounding adventures and characters. Verne was a maestro at bringing the unbelievable and magnificent to life in his readers' minds and this is one of his most celebrated masterpieces.

When this was written it provided readers with an amazing cliff's notes of various world scenes. That said the writing is often superfluous and gratuitous. The story doesn't really jive on many levels.

The novel is not what I would say was "exciting," but it is surely entertaining. Palin deals with a number of strange and unsettling people, cultures and situations during his 80-day tour; all with humor, if not exactly understanding. It was just plain enjoyable to follow him around.

I believe this is the best book written by Jules Verne. The characters are larger than life, funny, and lovable. The plot is seemingly simple but becomes complicated by life, love, and greed. The setting in the 1870s adds so much to the tale.

I believe this is the best book written by Jules Verne. The characters are larger than life, funny, and lovable. The plot is seemingly simple but becomes complicated by life, love, and greed. The setting in the 1870s adds so much to the tale.

Jules Verne is well worth the read. This story contains adventure, romance, and all of the elements that make a good story. Please consider it if you have never read it. And it would be a good book for kids, too.

Good writing, eccentric characters, adventure and world travels.
Jules Verne weaves a great tale about a gentlemen`s wager to travel around the world in 80 days against all odds.
Exciting, and keeps you guessing.

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If you love classic literature then you'll love this book. Jules Verne truly was an amazing writer. This story has adventure, excitement, exotic locations, and so much more. You may even be surprised by the end.

It's short, so you won't waste a lot of time reading it, but its main interest for me was simply what it was like to live at the time when it was first possible to travel around the world for fun. It's the only Verne I've read, and I doubt I'll read more.

This review is for the Kannada edition of Around the world in 80 Days. I bought it for for my mom - a kannada reader. The feedback from her and another kannada readers is that this book is unreadable. The translation makes the sentences non-sensical in kannada. I presume this book might have been translated by a computer - or someone who has absolutely no grasp of the language. My mom and the other reader could not even read a single page of this book. It's a *complete waste* of money.

Not sure what happened. Maybe the editor forgot to include it but it was a HUGE part of the story. There was this gap from the time they left London to the time they arrived in Egypt. But I didn't say anything to my 7 year old son as I read it until after and we watched the movie. Get a different version even if you have to pay $0.99.