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A review by crufts
Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A not-totally-realistic but nonetheless entertaining adventure into the depths. It read a lot like a D&D adventure into the Underdark - don't worry too much about how it's all meant to work, just sit back and enjoy the journey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Abandonment
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexism
Period-typical sexism in the protagonist's stereotypes of women ("emotional", "impossible to understand", etc).
The protagonist faces all the fears you could imagine underground: the risks of getting lost, trapped, separated from his companions, left without light, etc. But don't worry, it all ends happily.
The protagonist faces all the fears you could imagine underground: the risks of getting lost, trapped, separated from his companions, left without light, etc. But don't worry, it all ends happily.