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Around the World in 80 Days
- Narrated by: Kate Petrie
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne is a classic novel filled with wonder and adventure. The story begins when London native Phileas Fogg attempts to win a wager by attempting to travel around the world in 80 days. Fogg accompanied by his newly hired valet, Jean Passepartout, sets off on his adventure on October 2, 1872.
In order to win the bet, Fogg is expected to return at the same time on December 21st, 1872; exactly 80 days from his departure. Although Fogg has his route perfectly planned, several mishaps challenge him along the way. While in Egypt, Fogg is suspected by Detective Fix to be a bank robber because Fogg's appearance matches the general description of the criminal. Later on, Fogg realizes that he must hike an extra 50 miles to the next train because the information about the train routes he had received in London proved to be inaccurate. With the help of an elephant, Fogg and Passepartout travel the 50 miles to the next train station, but Fogg knows they are behind schedule. Racing against time, Fogg manages to rescue a damsel in distress, is arrested by Detective Fix, and yet still manages to catch the train to his next destination.
Complete with a love story and a race against time, Around the World in 80 Days is a fast-paced action packed adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-02-22
A Mixed Bag
The account of Phileas Fogg's journey has a tendency to read like a list of places that he passes through. The events that occur along the way are only briefly described and are interspersed to thinly. Nonetheless still enjoyable.
Narration was OK but a little soulless. Someone should have pointed out how chagrin and Arkansas are pronounced (there was another that I can't remember)!
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- Martin
- 23-03-18
An exciting story full of unexpected surprises
Where does Around the World in 80 Days rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
One of the most engaging productions
What did you like best about this story?
So much depends on the narrator and Kate Petrie holds one's interest throughout and in the final chapter the suspense she creates is wonderful
Which character – as performed by Kate Petrie – was your favourite?
The range of characters shows off Kate Petrie's versatility superbly and makes it impossible to choose a favourite.
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- Kim
- 11-01-20
Fab story!
During the book there were a couple of moments where a line or a sentence would repeat itself. Otherwise, a fantastic book, I highly recommend.
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