Title: 20000 Leagues Under the Sea
Author: Jules Verne
First published January 1, 1870
406 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9780679602538 (ISBN10: 0679602534)
Rating: 3.89
Overview
As the manager of the popular Village Blend coffee shop, Clare Cosi is always on the lookout for the next big thing in the coffee world. So when she hears about a new, botanically decaffeinated coffee bean, she knows she has to try it out.
But when an old acquaintance of her ex-husband’s is found dead, Clare realizes there may be more to this new coffee than meets the eye. With the help of her baristas and her ex-husband, Clare sets out to uncover the truth behind the decaf bean and the murder.
Will she be able to solve the case before she becomes the next victim? Find out in Cleo Coyle’s thrilling mystery, Decaffeinated Corpse.
About the Author
Jules Gabriel Verne, a French writer, is widely regarded as the pioneer of the science-fiction genre. His most famous works include Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873).
Remarkably, Verne wrote about space, air, and underwater travel before aircraft and submarines were invented, and even before space travel was possible. His works have been translated into more languages than any other author, except for Agatha Christie.
Many of his notable novels have also been adapted into films. Verne, along with H.G. Wells, is often recognized as the “Father of Science Fiction”.
Editoral Review
Jules Vernes classic novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, first published in 1870, is a masterpiece of early science fiction. Vernes writing is well-crafted and imaginative, and his vision of a strange and wondrous undersea world is both thrilling and thought-provoking.
The story of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea follows the adventures of a group of scientists and sailors who set out to explore the depths of the ocean. They are led by the enigmatic Captain Nemo, who has built a remarkable submarine called the Nautilus.
As they journey deeper into the ocean, they encounter a variety of strange and perilous creatures, and confront the wonders and dangers of an underwater world that is both beautiful and deadly. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the marine environment and the creatures that inhabit it, as well as its engaging characters and complex moral themes.
Captain Nemo, in particular, is a fascinating figure, embodying both the potential and the danger of human innovation and ingenuity. His pursuit of scientific knowledge and his hatred of imperialism and oppression give the novel a powerful intellectual and emotional depth.
However, the novel is not without flaws. Some readers may find Vernes prose a bit dry or slow-paced, and the novels treatment of non-Western cultures can be problematic from a modern perspective.
Additionally, Vernes focus on technological innovation and exploration may not be as relevant or compelling to modern audiences as it was in his time. Overall, however, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a classic of early science fiction, providing a fascinating glimpse into the possibilities and dangers of our world, both above and below the water.
Its themes of scientific progress, imperialism, and environmental stewardship continue to be relevant and thought-provoking today, and its depiction of the wonders of the ocean is both thrilling and inspiring. For fans of science fiction and adventure stories, as well as those interested in the history of science and exploration, this is a must-read book.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
