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midwifereading's review against another edition
3.0
Verne is amazing. This novel encapsulates 'Murica, affectionately, hilariously, and optimistically. I enjoyed it quite a bit, except for all the numbers. So. Many. Numbers.
The bummer is that I didn't know there is a sequel until I got to the end, only to find a cliffhanger. Sigh...
The bummer is that I didn't know there is a sequel until I got to the end, only to find a cliffhanger. Sigh...
anyajulchen's review against another edition
3.0
This is the longest first chapter to an actual book ever. Come on! I want to know what happens next!
book_concierge's review
3.0
Once the Civil War has ended the members of the Baltimore Gun Club are without a purpose; they had been busy improving weaponry during the war. Their president, Impey Barbicane, has a compelling idea, however. They will build a giant cannon and send a projectile to the moon!
The fourth of the Extraordinary Voyages series, this was first published in 1865. That was 104 years before the USA actually did send a man to the moon, and it’s interesting to read the “science” and compare Verne’s suppositions with what actually happened in 1969.
Verne populates the novel with a colorful cast of characters. The members of the Gun Club are mostly veterans, and many had been severely injured on the battlefield: “Pitcairn calculated that in the Gun club there was not quite one arm for every four men, and only one leg for every three.” But these men are hardly disabled; they have the courage of their convictions and nothing will deter them from achieving their goals. There’s a great deal of humor in the interactions between the characters, as they argue among themselves what properties the cannon and projectile will have and where and when the launch will take place.
It was an enjoyable adventure tale, though I admit to skimming over much of the scientific calculations. It’s easy to see why these Extraordinary Voyages have remained popular for over a century.
The fourth of the Extraordinary Voyages series, this was first published in 1865. That was 104 years before the USA actually did send a man to the moon, and it’s interesting to read the “science” and compare Verne’s suppositions with what actually happened in 1969.
Verne populates the novel with a colorful cast of characters. The members of the Gun Club are mostly veterans, and many had been severely injured on the battlefield: “Pitcairn calculated that in the Gun club there was not quite one arm for every four men, and only one leg for every three.” But these men are hardly disabled; they have the courage of their convictions and nothing will deter them from achieving their goals. There’s a great deal of humor in the interactions between the characters, as they argue among themselves what properties the cannon and projectile will have and where and when the launch will take place.
It was an enjoyable adventure tale, though I admit to skimming over much of the scientific calculations. It’s easy to see why these Extraordinary Voyages have remained popular for over a century.
rui_leite's review against another edition
3.0
Para um livro tão optimista que quase me fez acreditar que, de facto, seria possível enviar três homens à Lua no século XIX (trazê-los de volta já seria outra história, mas ok...se eles próprios sabiam e não se importavam, o que é que eu tenho a ver com isso)o final é bastante agridoce (com queda para o acre), pelo menos pelos padrões de Verne.
Mas não me pronuncio muito mais já que a parte realmente boa, espero eu, vem a seguir no "À Volta da Lua", ainda assim, como na altura em que isto foi escrito, dá-me a impressão, não estava planeada sequela, a amargura do fim, como aqui está, parece-me digna de nota...
Mas não me pronuncio muito mais já que a parte realmente boa, espero eu, vem a seguir no "À Volta da Lua", ainda assim, como na altura em que isto foi escrito, dá-me a impressão, não estava planeada sequela, a amargura do fim, como aqui está, parece-me digna de nota...
marysec's review against another edition
3.0
Beaucoup de descriptions, de chiffres. J'ai eu de la difficulté à garder l'intérêt. Par contre, je ne peux qu'admirer l'imagination de cet écrivain. Je vais essayer de dénicher la suite de ce roman, Autour de la lune.
mark_von_oink's review against another edition
5.0
Jules verne has an imagination that knows no modern equivalent. I fell in love with 'twenty thousand leagues under the sea'. I absolutely devoured 'journey to the centre of the Earth'. Now having finished this first part, I could not be more excited for what 'around the moon' will bring.
pelle_stoker's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
missdlebeau's review against another edition
5.0
Júlio verne com certeza fez meu cérebro trabalha nos números e proporções nesse livro, E do começo ao fim fico aquela ideia de Loucura total!!! Porém uma loucura Maravilhosa. Sinto que vai ser difícil me recupera desse final... principalmente porque me apeguei aos membros do Gun Club.