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Around the World in Eighty Days

By: Jules Verne
Narrated by: Bill Homewood
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Undoubtedly one of the most celebrated tales of all time, this is both high-octane thriller and fascinating travelogue. Phileas Fogg, intrepid Victorian gentleman about town, accepts a wager that he cannot travel around the world in 80 days. Naturally, he immediately sets off, accompanied by his French manservant, Passepartout. They are pursued by a police officer, Detective Fix, who is foolishly convinced that Fogg is a bank robber. Much hilarity ensues. On the way, Fogg bravely rescues Aouda, a beautiful Indian princess, from a ceremony of ritual sacrifice. Unexpectedly, our thriller becomes a love story.

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A fantastic story set in the Victorian world, with ups and downs and a fair bit of sly humour, all conveyed superbly by the narrator, who never fails to keep you deeply enthralled in the plot and the characters.

Pick this up, you won't regret it.

Absolutely Gripping

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Well, this book entertained me, the voice actor was awesome!

I like the simplicity of the concept and it’s a nice easy listen. On the other hand, there are some rather questionable parts regarding different ethnicities. I however realise it’s a thing of it’s time, the book can still be appreciated but just be aware if you are particularly sensitive to this kind of issue.

A thing of it’s time, still enjoyable

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Loved every minute of this. Narrator is fantastic and really brings the characters to life. I never read this before and I’m glad it didn’t as the audible was so good!

Brilliant

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I really enjoyed the book I found the pace of the narrator a little slow compared to other books I have listen to but I think it suited the story. I have seen meny tv versions but have enjoyed this book the most.

steady pace

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I liked it all. A very good listen Philias Foggs calm and exacting reaction to the problems that rise up to stall and hinder him.

Philias Foggs Journey

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