Around the World in Eighty Days, with eBook Audiobook

" Adventurous story with nice detailing. Con - slow pace "

" The only thing I thought was worse than the book was the movie adaptation... "

" Honestly, I have no idea how this ever became a classic. Character development and plot took second place to the lengthy, over-detailed descriptions of the scenery. In fact, if anything, it read like the most boring travel guide you have ever come across. It was additionally filled with xenophobic stereotypes and Phileas Fogg has to be the most boring, two-dimensional hero I have ever come across. As for Passepartout, never have I come across such an annoying protagonist - if I was Mr Fogg I would have fired him from the get-go. So take my advice, if you were thinking of reading this, don't. "

" This is a really fun story with good characters, and there's not an overload of scientific fact as in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. There is a really cool scientific twist at the end which enhances the story. Again, Jules Verne was a really intelligent man; and it pays off in this book. "

" Quite enjoyed this classic - good Bookclub choice! "

" I enjoyed reading Verne's interpretations of the different cultures. "

" I really liked this book. I like reading classics once in a while, and this is far better than the abridged version I read when I was 7. "

" Very entertaining book, though I am certain that the author never visited the Salt Lake valley. I found his explanations of Mormons darn funny! "

" Although not necessarily greatly inspired or compelling, Around the World in 80 Days is a fun and enjoyable read and has peaked my interest to read 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. "

" This book my seem a little dated, particularly in attitudes to other cultures. Nevertheless, it is a wonderful adventure story from one of the worlds greatest fantasy authors. "

" An absolute classic, a must read- bed time story (for grown-ups and children alike). Meticulous Phineas Fogg and his manservant attempt to get around the world in 80 days in order to win a bet. This is a great book that captures the imagination and is filled with funny moments, whimsy and action. "

" I had never read this classic so was lots of fun--especially to listen too--great reader. I was caught completely unawares of the ending and the "moral of the story," which made it even more enjoyable. "

" Jules Verne was one of the first and still one of the best Science Fiction/ Adventure writers of all time. "

" I thoroughly enjoyed this book. "

" Wow! If you only ever saw the movies and never read this book, you are going to be surprised! It was a lot more geography than action and pretty slow at times. I had to force myself to finish it. "

" mmmmmm its and old history but that shows that how we can go around the world i mean we can communicate without travel to the other side of the world right!!!!!!!! jajajaja the world is each day more ahead than we thought. "

" *contained within Barnes & Noble anthology* "

" I am wondering how I missed to read this book. Even in those ages of hard-to-read classics, this one stands out as one of the easy read. Very funny and gives a good account of many countries on the way of Mr. Fogg's voyage. A good one. "

" I read this when I was younger, and though it is a very good story, for some reason I remember thinking that it had been a lot more exciting. Still a good read though, and clever storyline. "

" Really enjoyed this book. Easy, interesting read with an ending that left me smiling. "

" Very entertaining book, though I am certain that the author never visited the Salt Lake valley. I found his explanations of Mormons darn funny! "

" phileas somehow reminded me of myself "

" I love the mini-series of this from way back when-- I was surprised that mini-series seemed to have a lot more stories in it than the book. "

" Loved it! I read this in a cabin on a lake, which made it only more delightful. "

" Around the World in Eighty Days is a non stop action book which follows Phileas Fogg and this manservant on a journey around the world. This is a fun little quick read which doesn't require much concentration. I would recommend for anyone who likes reading classics! "

" bought a kobo loaded with 100 classics...enjoyed this one. I was surprised! "

" I remember enjoying the movie with Pierce Brosnan and Eric Idle as a kid so I was inspired to read the free download on the kindle. It was a fun read and timeless like it could have been written yesterday. A fun adventure! "

" So great. These books are wasted on the young, before we can really appreciate them. Making them required reading for disinterested students does great books a disservice. "

" I read this a long time ago and all I remember is that I liked it. "

" I'm on my Jules Verne kick. I really enjoyed this book. It was fun. "

" i didnt love it. i took forever to read it. maybe thats why i didnt like it, it seemed to drag on until the end. i liked the ending, a twist. and love too, who doesnt like a fairy tale ending. im wondering if i should watch that movie they made about it. just to compare. "