tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post5173510787442624597..comments2023-11-23T09:51:07.448-05:00Comments on A Literary Odyssey: Book 100: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne (Finished).Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18420476898132383974noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-12996429556098619412011-08-19T20:45:37.882-04:002011-08-19T20:45:37.882-04:00I am not crazy about science fiction (the modern s...I am not crazy about science fiction (the modern stuff) but I really enjoyed this one a lot. I listened to a professional (as opposed to free librivox) audio of this book and didn't find myself turned off by the flora and fauna descriptions at all. I guess because I knew I couldn't fast forward? I look forward to reading more Jules Verne.Rebecca Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062252252301802298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-54390689914125545192011-08-12T15:36:46.928-04:002011-08-12T15:36:46.928-04:00I haven't read this one but it's on my tr ...I haven't read this one but it's on my tr list. Have you read "Around the World in Eighty Days"? I didn't think I would like it but in the end loved it. A great adventure story.KarenSihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875454663363953921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-55723983049718136312011-08-11T10:05:54.176-04:002011-08-11T10:05:54.176-04:00Woo hoo for 100 books! I read this one earlier thi...Woo hoo for 100 books! I read this one earlier this year and didn't love it. I really thought the concept was fascinating and enjoyed it at first, but I felt like the details of the nautical life just took over the story and made it drag for me. I did love Nemo though and I agree, I preferred the mysterious nature of his character.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-47155639740296078102011-08-11T00:27:00.173-04:002011-08-11T00:27:00.173-04:00I read Around the World in 80 Days last year and q...I read Around the World in 80 Days last year and quite enjoyed it. Like you, I thought War of the Worlds was a huge snooze, so I'm not eager to read more H.G. Wells, though The Invisible Man looks pretty intriguing. I have a copy 20K Leagues floating about the house, I shall have to take a closer look at it. I've really been enjoying Zola lately so I should look at some more French writers.<br /><br />Congratulations on your 100th classic book completed!Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-39188504830761515872011-08-10T15:10:21.184-04:002011-08-10T15:10:21.184-04:00I went on that Disney World ride!!!!! I have this ...I went on that Disney World ride!!!!! I have this one on my shelf along with several other Verne novels, and now that I've read your review, I can't WAIT to read the book. This will be good for me, too, since I'm teaching SF and Fantasy.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-90882264908496588422011-08-09T20:28:27.982-04:002011-08-09T20:28:27.982-04:00I have never really considered reading this; altho...I have never really considered reading this; although I do have it on the shelves. You've definitely sparked my interest though!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-45635756930968526392011-08-09T20:06:12.681-04:002011-08-09T20:06:12.681-04:00A big congrats on 100 books! That's huge! 20...A big congrats on 100 books! That's huge! 20,000 Leagues...is one of those books I've always meant to read, but just haven't yet. I too love sci-fi, but have never read the originals, and that's just shameful . Thanks for the awesome review. I think I shall have to try and fit this one into my reading schedule! :)Dani @ Refracted Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972461971350459161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-17945995211920328492011-08-09T18:39:31.870-04:002011-08-09T18:39:31.870-04:00I've been wanting to read this book for years....I've been wanting to read this book for years. Glad to hear that it's a good choice!Bookish Hobbithttp://bookishhobbit.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-82819804914706642942011-08-09T18:21:38.602-04:002011-08-09T18:21:38.602-04:00Your review has encouraged me to pick up this book...Your review has encouraged me to pick up this book (well access the e-book version again that is) again. I read till the professor and the two others were picked up by Captain Nemo's sub, but then got distracted by other books, assignments and my four-month-old. Great review! <br /><br />I had forgotten completely about the Disney ride. I think I rode on it and was erm bored (I was 11 or so...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-66194182001519627852011-08-09T17:22:18.437-04:002011-08-09T17:22:18.437-04:00I need to read this! I think I've read maybe t...I need to read this! I think I've read maybe the first chapter or so ages ago, and I don't know why I abandoned it. <br /><br />Congratulations on hitting 100 books!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-13812456738586473642011-08-09T16:54:24.450-04:002011-08-09T16:54:24.450-04:00Great review. I'm actually re-reading this nov...Great review. I'm actually re-reading this novel now. I read it when I was 10-12 or so and am happy to report that I am immensely enjoying it again.<br /><br />I always keep in mind that Verne's visions were decades before submarines were even thought of.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ManOfLaBook.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.ManOfLaBook.com</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-82677143284835664052011-08-09T16:37:49.130-04:002011-08-09T16:37:49.130-04:00Yay on 100!! And also - a literary theme park? I L...Yay on 100!! And also - a literary theme park? I LOVE it!Jillianhttp://jillianreadsbooks2.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-79605175269385445362011-08-09T15:44:57.191-04:002011-08-09T15:44:57.191-04:00Also! I read this book with the internet handy an...Also! I read this book with the internet handy and tend to quickly look up some of the stuff that really has me baffled - it slows reading down but really enriches the experience (granted, I've read this book like.. 8 times lol)Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641063105148112636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-24319738884439877482011-08-09T15:42:54.929-04:002011-08-09T15:42:54.929-04:00Jules Verne is one of my favorite authors - and I ...Jules Verne is one of my favorite authors - and I love this book!<br /><br />Did you know it's one of a trilogy? The next is In Search of the Castaways, and the final is The Mysterious Island (another personal favorite). Each deals with a different scientific area and they are just as good as 20,000 Leagues!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641063105148112636noreply@blogger.com