an adventure story about one Englishman's journey around the world at a time when only train and ships were available as means of transport. Pretty good read overall. My edition came with pictures, which made it feel more like a kid's book... until I actually tried to read it to children I babysit and they lost interest after the first page. ;-)

There was also an afterword at the end, which provided more insight into the finer points of the book (and spoiled the ending!). The writer pointed out that all of Phileas Fogg's destinations are seen through the eyes of his servant. That made me realize how much I did like Passepartout & and all his bumbling around. At least he experienced the trip, unlike his master... though I liked the character traits in Fogg--his confidence, exactness, and calm reserve--that Jules Verne developed throughout the book. Interesting. ( )

This was a very suspenseful, exciting book! This was the first Verne book I've ever read, and he is very good at keeping readers gnawing on their nails at the edge of their seats. The story has humor sprinkled throughout it that had me laughing out loud. I loved it; I know I say this about nearly everything I read, but this truly was a wonderful book! ( )

I adore this book. It is so delightful. How is it I have never read this book until now?

How is it that Jules Verne was, until now, only an author mentioned in Back to the Future that I'd never read? ( )

I hadn't read 'Around the World in Eighty Days' since I was a child. So when I saw this on the B&N reprint shelf I scooped it up, took it home and devoured it. At the time, I hadn't had so much fun in months. ( )

I thought Around the World in 80 Days was good. This book was easy to read, and is good for readers who like realistic fiction. In the book, a gentleman named Philias Fogg makes a bet of 20,000 pounds that he can make it around the world in 80 days. Also, a bank is robbed soon after Fogg leaves, and the police think the thief is Fogg. Overall, I think this book should be read by everyone. ( )