Journey To The Center of The Earth: Jules Verne's First True Piece of Science Fiction (Timeless Classic Books)

An online review of Journey To The Center Of The Earth by C.T. Hunter - Verne's first true piece of Science Fiction (and one of the earliest of all that genre) is nothing less than fantastic. A short and simple story that will be enjoyed by readers of all ages, this is a 'Must Read' for all fans of science fiction. With a heavy dose of legitimate science, Verne gives this story a strong feel of authenticity that has been forgotten in much of today's SF novels. Verne's imaginary subterranean world reveals the powerful vision of the fantastic that he has become known for as a pioneer of SF. Richly detailed and certainly out of this world, Verne's creation has inspired science fiction writers and even scientists themselves for over one and a half centuries. The characters that people this novel are some of Verne's most unforgettable. The eccentric and reckless Professor Liedenbrock presents the stereotypical scientist obsessed with discovery even at the expense of safety and practicality. The stoic Hans represents the fearless devotion and calmness under fire that we still proscribe to the man's man frontiersman. And the frightened and pessimistic Axel provides the perfect reluctant hero. Each of these characters have helped shape the personas of innumerable other characters since their creation. A non-stop adventure to a fantastical world, this book remains one of my favorite in its genre. Its label as a young adult novel in unfortunate, in that people of all ages will find this one highly enjoyable. Exciting, amusing, thought-provoking, this book is not to be missed. Highly recommended!