Jules Verne

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was born in France. "Around the WorlJules Verne (1828-1905) was born in France. "Around the World in Eighty Days" has long been his most popular novel. Vernd in Eighty Days" has long been his most popular novel. Verne is credited with creating the genre of science fiction wite is credited with creating the genre of science fiction with such other works as "Journey to the Center of the Earth" ah such other works as "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Twenty Thousand...See more

Jules Verne book reviews

  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 5 out of 5

    Bleakness

    by Eos3011, Nov 25, 2010

    Captain Nemo runs through the seas of the world striking at some hapless victims he despises. He has a sharp crew and a taut ship in his submarine. A tinge of mystery fills the tapestry of his ... read more

  • Around the World in Eighty Days 5 out of 5

    My Favorite Book

    by bookishwench, Apr 3, 2007

    Around the World in Eighty Days is my favorite novel. Ever. Jules Verne has written some ripping good yarns, but this one is the top.
    A rather foolish wager sets up the action, putting Victorian ... read more

  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 5 out of 5

    Stimulating a childs immagination

    by ChrisAshley, Sep 4, 2008

    I read 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea aloud to my 7.5 year old son, and we both loved it. Its being simplified to a junior level, but the story is in no way lost and it still contains so many leading ... read more

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