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by Jules Verne
Science Fiction
403 pages
Ten months in a submarine, sounds boring doesn't it? Well, try ten months in a submarine exploring the extreme depths of the ocean, discovering lost ships and treasure, and seeing things no man has before. That is about to change, a captain with an amazing knowledge of the sea, a French professor, his faithful servant, and a Canadian harpooner with a taste for meat, will be the first to discover these wonders. All things together, this will be a journey to remember.
Set out on a hunt for a colossal narwhal, the professor, his servant, and the Canadian go overboard, without any hope for rescue by their crew. They then find refuge on the so-called “narwhal”, and discover it is a submarine! They are taken in and are sworn to never leave the submarine, the Nautilus. The captain of the vessel, Captain
Nemo, takes the trio with him on a tour of the world, from pearl fisheries, to submarine forests. Along the way the four must endure many hardships, both life threatening and psychologically trialing. From the simple daily resupplying of oxygen, to the heart-breaking deaths of crewmates. Such tests along with many others will test each individual to his end.
Main character Professor M. Arronax, tells his story through his journal. With his journal he’ll describes the many fish he sees, and the exploration of the sea, written with feeling and detail. Always with the professor is his servant Conseil, who is around his 30’s, follows the professor everywhere, in fact the only reason he’s with the professor is he followed him when the professor fell off the ship.
Unfortunately tension is always on board the Nautilus, as the Canadian harpooner’s only wish is to flee with his friends, but he seems to be foiled at every attempt, either by nature itself or the Captain Nemo’s own precautions.
The meaning within this book may sound simple, but requires much thought. For me I believe it is the effects that can occur after great events. Whether good or bad, big or little, it will change a person’s personality, sometimes down to their very soul. I’d suggest this book to science fiction fans or to people who can comprehend and appreciate the depth of the thoughts expressed.
- Reviewed by Kyle J.
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Hennepin County Library
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