Loyal to the North during the American Civil War, a group of men escape a Southern prison camp in a balloon only to end up marooned on a deserted island. Once they begin to explore the island, where danger lurks around every corner, they find that a mysterious force has kept them out of danger ever since they landed. Follow along as our protagonists find the identity of this surprising and noble friend as they fight to survive on this not-so-deserted island.
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"This is like the hybrid version of Robinson Crusoe and Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Very interesting reading, a page turner (or in my case-a Kindle button pusher). The last part where Captain Nemo reveals his true identity is somewhat sad, but explains much of the mystery of the island. " — Jason (4 out of 5 stars)
"This is like the hybrid version of Robinson Crusoe and Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Very interesting reading, a page turner (or in my case-a Kindle button pusher). The last part where Captain Nemo reveals his true identity is somewhat sad, but explains much of the mystery of the island. "
" One of the best adventure books of all time! "
" I thought it was a great book. Nothing at all like the cheesy old movie. "
" Castaways live for several years on a deserted island and make a colony. Entertaining if absurd. Probably more interesting from the standpoint of studying the society of the age that produced the book. It was interesting because Liz was reading Robinson Crusoe at the same time, which is a realistic view of the castaway position. "
" i read it in chinese version not in english one "
" The Adventues of the castaways on Lincoln Island were interesting and full of mysteries that baffled the settlers. "
" It's ok - entertaining. I found the characters a little unreal - the stars in their eyes for the engineer, the miraculous rescue... and the language got a little artificial at times, but generally it was a good read. "
" I can check off readng a Jules Verne book. One was plenty! "
" Read this book when I was 10-12 years old and loved it! "
" Now I know where the idea for Lost came from! "
" Good sequel, answered lots of questions to do with Nemo. "
" The Mysterious Island is an enchanting tale by one of the past centuries literary masters that everyone should read. "
" Not like the movie we watched as children. It is story about survival and how being smart helps "
" The story of five men and a dog who escape a prison camp in a balloon and end up on this 'mysterious island' which holds a grand secret!! "
" fantastic book. <3 it. jules verne was so talented. "
" Loved it!!! One of my favorite books of all time. It's slow. It's long. But somehow, I was completely transported to this island and thoroughly enjoyed my stay for the few days it took to read. "
" One of the best books I read as a kid. "
" By far my favorite Jules Verne novel. "
" Muy interesante!!! instruye como el conocimiento general tambien sirve, y no solo el particular, como el trabajo de equipo sorprende hasta al mas cauto y las inexplicable ficcion que el autor tiene es muy acogedora. "
" This book is the reason I am studying engineering in University. I used quotes from the engineer on almost every college entrance essay. This book is the absolutely fantastic. Awe inspiring. "
" This is my most favorite action adventure. Great story along with amazing friendships formed and the ability to be self sustaining in a difficult time. Leaves you completely guessing till the end! "
" I remember reading this book out loud with my eldest son. It was one of our most favorite! "
" I read this book at least once a year as a teenager. It's over the top, but really fun to read. "
" I thought it was well written with an interesting twist at the end "
" Enjoyed the book, it is classic Verne, however this edition contains a introduction that spoils the "mystery" of the island and I made the mistake of reading it. "
" My favourite Verne book - have read it several times. "
" Fun followup to "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." I read this thanks to the free download to my Kindle. catching up on my classics, and this was very enjoyable. "
" This book made me dream so much when I was small! :D "
Jules Verne (1828–1905) is considered by many the father of science fiction. Born in Nantes, France, he studied law but turned to writing opera libretti until the 1863 publication of Five Weeks in a Balloon, the first of his Extraordinary Voyages series. Its success encouraged him to produce a number of classic and prophetic science fiction novels, including Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea. His stories foresaw many scientific and technological developments, including the submarine, television, and space travel.
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