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Author
Jules Verne
Language
English
Genre
audiobook
by Jules Verne
Mysterious Phileas Fogg is a cool customer. A man of the most repetitious and punctual habit - with no apparent sense of adventure whatsoever - he gambles his considerable fortune that he can complete a journey around the world in just 80 days... immediately after a newspaper calculates the feat as just barely possible.
With his excitable French manservant in tow, Fogg undertakes the exercise immediately, with no preparations, trusting that his traveling funds will make up for delays along the way. But unbeknownst to him, British police are desperately seeking to arrest him for the theft of a huge sum by someone who resembles him, and they will track him around the world, if necessary, to apprehend him. This is an adventure novel of the first water, with wholly unexpected perils, hair-breadth escapes, brilliant solutions to insoluble problems, and even a love story.
And can this be? - That he returns to London just five minutes too late to win his wager and retain his fortune? Summary and recording by Mark F.
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Found this on Unodio and wasn't expecting much. Two hours later I was still going. Jules Verne doesn't waste your time with filler — every chapter earns its place.
I've been listening during my evening walks and Around the World in 80 Days has been the highlight of my week honestly. There's a section in the middle where it all just comes together — gave me chills.
What I appreciate most is that Jules Verne doesn't talk down to you. The ideas are complex but explained in a way that respects your intelligence. Really rare.
Listened to this over a long weekend trip. By the time I got home I'd already recommended it to three people. Around the World in 80 Days is just one of those books that sticks.
