Around the World in 80 Days Audiobook

" I finished this short book on the way back from Spain. It was a great read and I kind of identified with the main character, since I'm always on the go. I am not a huge fan of fiction, but this one was good. "

" This was an instant hit and made Verne famous instantly. Now I see why. I read this book when I was younger, but didn't remember it, and now I admire this piece of fine literature more than ever. Verne used the adventure story format, applied the technology of the time period, and added some obstacles on the way to make a great, and overall interesting story. "

" Not brilliant writing perhaps, but such an influential book in my childhood - this and The 21 Balloons sparked my interest in travel at an early age. "

" A nice short read - a rip-roaring adventure filled with drug abuse, human sacrifice and heavy gambling. Reminded me with nostalgia of the old cartoon with Willy Fogg in it :) And it also mentions a port in Ireland called Queenstown, which I just found out was the old name for Cobh, interestingly enough! "

" Fogg's nature of not wanting to save his money or to carefully distribute and ration his monetary funds irked me. Its length encouraged me to persist with the novel, it is a good portrayal of the world during that period of history. I admired the loyalty of his newly French assistant. "

" A classical adventure book and very entertaining. I read this book pretending that airplanes, jets, and automobiles did not exist. If you limit yourself to the options that Phileas Fogg had, the story truly becomes a great feat (of imagination)! Although Jules Verne stereotypes many of the nations and people of the world, I think he was indicating the prevailing attitudes of the times. Overall, a great adventure book, and adventures worthy of emulation. "

" Also from project gutenberg. Vivid picture of India/China/London/etc in 1900. "

" Read this flying around the world in 80 hours "

" i really liked Paspartout it is a really good book "

" Such a fun read! I actually listened to it (Jim Dale version) - really good! "

" I did not like it. It is not my kind of book and so I could not finish it. "

" My favorite action adventure story. Non-stop action and adventure. A delight every time I have read it. "

" The adventure is very nice "

" I'd seen the movie version with Jackie Chan a while back, and I always meant to read this book. I bought a 1964 paperback for fifty cents at a book sale this fall, and it smells delicious. "

" Funnier than I expected! It is quite a short novel in which many things happen. Therefor it felt rushed at times, but the ending was unexpected and I really enjoyed this book! "

" Awesome book!!!Loved it a lot...This was the book which get me started towards reading...Childhood classic!!Just loved it how Jules Verne described various nations and this book is a classic which never get outdated. "

" One of my all time raves, can never get bored from reading this book, will always have a special place. "

" Cute and light read....good to know what all the hubbub was about. "

" Una historia muy bonita con muy buenos personajes "

" I hadn't read it for years. In my memories the book was longer (and somewhat livelier but maybe it is only an impression due to the fact I recently watched the Jackie Chan movie). A very clever ending even if there isn't any element of surprise anymore. "

" I was amazed to learn that a particular mode of transport that I always was used had not been after all. To say what it was though, would be to give away a large part of the plot. Marvelous adventure from one of my favourite authors. "

" less racist than other posters would lead you to believe. "

" this story was superb. the climax is great. the climax is according to geography. "