Friday, July 24, 2009

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Hey People,

I am very sorry for the long delay in the arrival of my post. Well let's get down to buisness. The book I read was 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, by Jules Verne. It is the story of Professor Pierre Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and a Canadian harpooner named Ned Land. Together they set off on a mission to kill a disasterous sea creature. They run into some problems along the way,and the rest of the story is their crazy adventure 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I hope I don't sound to much like i'm selling something.


Now for what I thought of it. Well to tell you the truth... I wasn't crazy about it. I am a huge fan of Jules Verne but, I didn't really like this one. I thought it was incredibly boring, there was barely any movement in the story, there were parts I liked but not many. The beginning was especially boring, there was way to much info and not enough excitement. Before I finish I just want to say that I don't want to discourage you. please read lots of Jules Verne including this one, He's a great author, in fact one of my favorites. Thanks for listening.

$ A. Dodger $

Recommended 3/5

12 comments:

  1. I know exactly how you feel about not loving a book but still appreciating it and wanting people to read it. That's how I felt about The Tempest.

    Thank you for the post.

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  2. I was on a retreat,Lady A. I started it but could not get through it:( I still really want to read it though.
    H.R.H Anne

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  3. Wow it's quite. Is anyone reading Man who was Thursday for the discussion? I am, I have four CH. left.

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  4. I am here Lady A!!!! I liked the abridged version of this book, but I can't say anything about the original.

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  5. Yes, everybody, try to read The Man Who Was Thursday in time!!!!! Hopefully it will be a good discussion.

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  6. I am just about finished with it! I look forward to the discussion.

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  7. REMEMBER - Saturday, August 1st is our "The Man Who Was Thursday" discussion. Please join us.

    Tini, is there a set time for the discussion or will it go throughout the whole day?

    Thanks.

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  8. No set time Lady A. I will post a summery and discussion questions, and we will go from there. Thanks!

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  9. Dewhurst, it's 2:45 in the afternoon, and you have not posted yet. I am beginning to think you forgot. I really hope this is not the case, and we do get to have the discussion today!

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  10. Forgive me for my impatience above. I am sure you have a good reason for not posting yet. I did not mean to be so snippy :-)

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