Around the World in 80 Days [Paperback]

Jules Verne (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Airmont Pub Co; Rei Una edition (June 1964)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804900248
• ISBN-13: 978-0804900249
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,524,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Around the World in 80 Days, March 30, 2000

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Terrance (El Cajon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Around the World in 80 Days (Paperback)

This book was interesting and I couldn't put it down. Of course, this was written by Jules Verne and was filled with exciting moments. Philleas Fogg, an Englishman, bets 20,000 pounds that he can travel around the world in 80 days with his companion and sevant named Jean Passepartout. After betting this money at the reform club, he departs soon from London and travels all the way around the world. After arriving in many different countries by many different means of transportation, he lands in India and runs into a enchanting young princess who is about to be killed. Fogg and Passepartout come to the rescue and keep moving right along. And soon, they fell in love. But this whole time, there was trouble right behind him. Detective Fix thinks Fogg was a bank robber and this detective is following him everywhere so he can arrest him in London. Passepartout ends up thinking this man is a member of the reform club, and thinks he's trying to stop them from getting there. After many close calls through transportation and an arrest, Fogg arrives. But you'll have to read it yourself to find out what happens. It's a wonderful book and if you haven't read it, it's a good book to read.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fast, action-packed adventure with both romance and danger, October 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Around the World in 80 Days (Paperback)

Before there was any kind of high-speed travel an English gentleman named Phileas Fogg betted 20,000 pounds that he can travel around the world in 80 or less days. He starts his journey in London. On his way he meets a beautiful Indian Princess. Fogg also gets mistaken for a criminal. During his whole journey he has a detective following him trying to arrest him when the warrant arrives. In the book you follow Fogg's adventures through four continents when he is racing against time. The book is fast-paced, action-packed adventure with both romance and danger.

The characters in the story were introduced very well, especially Phileas Fogg. In the beginning of the book you get to know that Fogg is a very private gentleman. He never goes to any social places except the Reform Club. A remarkable thing about Fogg is that his life is centered around the clock. He is very precise and always on time. Every day he follows the exact same schedule. Phileas Fogg does not have a wife or any kids.

The setting of the book was very jumpy. Since Fogg travels through many continents and countries the setting changes all the time. You still feel you know a little bit about every place that he comes to, even if he only stays there for a couple of hours.

When I started reading the book I thought it would be a really good book and it really did meet my standards. I would recommend it to any one who likes adventure and action. Since it is written in so many different versions a person almost any age can read it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to be shared around the World!, December 14, 1999

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Flak Macket - See all my reviews

This review is from: Around the World in 80 Days (Paperback)

This classic book is astonishing in it's in depth look of a grand aventure aruond the world in 80 days.It is a must read and once you start, you cannot put it down!I loved this book, ecspecially the ending and I recommend it to everyone, even kids.I find it a great starter for the world of books! :)