The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne

The Mysterious Island

Extraordinary Voyages #12

Jules Verne with Agnes Kinloch Kingston (Translator)

474 pages first pub 1875 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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In the midst of the American Civil War, five prisoners hijack a hot air balloon to make their escape. Caught in the winds of a violent storm, the balloon is blown far, far away from its point of departure in Richmond, Virginia. When the craft cras...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 66%
hopeful 29%
informative 22%
inspiring 22%
challenging 17%
tense 14%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 10%
emotional 9%
funny 6%
reflective 5%
sad 3%
dark 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 35%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 36% | Character: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.91

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