- Library Binding: 26 pages
- Publisher: Silver Burdett Pr (Dec 1985)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0382090977
- ISBN-13: 978-0382090974
- Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 19 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book proves Verne's greatness as a writer of fiction. The science in this science fiction flies largely in the face of modern science, yet the read is no less gripping today than it was in its infancy. The story is pretty simple. Professor Lidenbrock, a neurotically impatient scientist, discovers a cryptic manuscript written by a long-dead explorer; with the help of his nephew, he decodes the cryptogram to read an account of a journey to the center of the earth begun beneath a dormant volcano in Iceland. The nephew, Axel, a talented geologist and mineralogist himself, refuses to believe that the core of the earth is not exceedingly hot; additionally, he cares more about Grauben, the eccentric professor's ward, than risking his life on a scientific adventure. He proves unable to dissuade his uncle and thus joins with him on a journey to Iceland. There, they hire a stoic Icelander to lead them down into the earth. Most of the action takes place underground, with the adventurers suffering several trials, daring risks, and finally discovering a whole new world hidden miles below the earth's crust. The ultimate trial and danger they face consists of returning to the surface.
Axel narrates the story, and the strength of the novel lies in his character. The professor and the Icelandic guide are unusual personalities, but Axel is very real and easy to relate to. He really does not want to go in the first place, and he is most liable to greet dangers and risks by bemoaning his fate and declaring his party done for in their foolish efforts. It is he who suffers the most privation when the men's water runs out, and it is he who finds himself lost in the utter blackness of the caverns for three days. When things are going well, though, Axel becomes wildly excited about the mission and temporarily forgets about his fears. This all goes to make him a very sympathetic character. Without him, the story would be a rather dispassionate account of an impossible journey by bland, unbelievable characters. You do have to shift your mind into low gear a few times when the characters begin speaking about the different types of minerals and rocks they are encountering, but overall the plot is rather thrilling, and you cannot help but begin early on trying to ascertain a way in which the intrepid explorers can return to share their discoveries with a skeptical scientific community. Verne knows how to tell a story, and you don't have to know a single thing about science to enjoy this novel immensely.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I am 11 years old and a very reluctant reader and I found
this book very interesting and a lot easier to read than ordinary books. This book is perfect for adventure lovers. Its so good I got hooked immediately and finished it very quickly.
I have already ordered more from this series.
I highly recommend this book for all those who like comics and adventure.
this book very interesting and a lot easier to read than ordinary books. This book is perfect for adventure lovers. Its so good I got hooked immediately and finished it very quickly.
I have already ordered more from this series.
I highly recommend this book for all those who like comics and adventure.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I first read this book I was thrilled! It only gets better when you re-read it. Verne uses excellent descriptions so that readers can walk right along side Axel, his uncle and Hans on an expedition to reach the center of the globe! This is a novel siuation that no "traveler" ever recounted before so there are many surprises. The numerous adventures and use of first person narritive highten the supense. Fans of science fiction and of great lituature will enjoy this book.
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Great story, nice quality book
For the price, this book is a steal! The story is a classic and will keep you entertained. I especially like the characters.
Published 4 months ago by CaraLou
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Classic Read
I bought this for my sons birthday and the 3D cover is really great. He loves it and is enjoying reading it.
Published 7 months ago by Kel
A classic
What can be said about this classic story? Vernes is the grandfather of science fiction, you can't be a fan without knowing his works. Read more
Published 8 months ago by R Short
gripped
amazing story up until about three quarters of the way thru where I felt it got slightly far-fetched for a few chapters but I would still recommend as a good read.
Published 10 months ago by Ms. J. Williams
Perhaps I would have liked it more if the cover hadn't been so...
The cover of the version of The Journey to the Centre of the Earth that I read poses a thin river flowing down the side of a bushy volcano carrying a raft of three passengers. Read more
Published 17 months ago by York
A Classic
I have always been in love with Jules Verne and his books. I read them all as a child and wanted my children to be familiar with them. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Dr. Shehzad Latif
A great advernture
Jules Verne always focused on exploration and man pushing his own boundaries. The adventures that his characters go on have been aped by later explorers e.g. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Christian
If you are thinking Arlene Dahl, you will be shocked.
I grew up on the James Mason movie, "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (1959), so it was quite a shocker to read the book. Read more
Published 20 months ago by bernie
Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Book Review
I really enjoyed the 1959 film of the same name with James Mason & Pat Boone so I thought I'd read the book. It's quite a bit different but no less enjoyable. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Graham
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My 9 year old grandson showed great enthusiasm and pleasure in receiving and spent most of Christmas Eve playing the game.
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by T. V. Hale
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