20, 000 Leagues Under The Sea 7/10

20, 000 Leagues Under The Sea by Jules Verne

7/10
"Verne's prophetic masterpiece of maritime adventure has fascinated every generation of readers since its publication in 1870"

Jules Verne's 20 000 Leagues Under The Sea is a science fiction novel following Professor Aaronax, a professor of marine biology, who goes to study a mysterious submarine creature that is wrecking ships in the year of 1866. When the Professor is lost overboard along with two of his companions, he is saved by this creature, which turns out to in fact be an extremely modern submarine vessel known as the 'Nautilus', run by the erratic and allusive Captian Nemo. The novel follows the Nautilus as it journeys around the world, with each chapter having a new adventure that reveals more about the the world, the vessel and the characters within.

I really enjoyed reading this novel. It is slow to read due to the older-fashioned language used however this does not detract from the story line. It is a fascinating read and if you are looking for a more classic novel to fill your bookshelf, I would recommend. You need to have patience to read this book, but it is well worth it. Travelling under the sea with Professor Aaronax has taught me so many interesting things and I feel that I have a better grip on the world- as crazy as that sounds. Also as a side note, Jules Verne wrote Journey To The Center Of The Earth, which you may have seen the adaption in cinemas. :)