Around the World in 80 Days

By: Jules Verne

Narrated by: Patrick Tull

Filled with fantasy, comedy and grand suspense, Around the World in 80 Days is classic entertainment that is sure to enchant listeners of all ages. When an eccentric Englishman named Phileas Fogg makes a daring wager that he can circle the globe in just 80 days, it’s the beginning of a breathlessly-paced world tour. With his devoted servant Passepartout at his side, Fogg sets off on an adventurous journey filled with amazing encounters and wild mishaps. Pursued all the way by the bumbling Detective Fix, who believes the two travelers are bank robbers on the run, Fogg and Passepartout must use every means of transportation known to 19th-century man - including a hot-air balloon, a locomotive, and an elephant - to win the bet. When Jules Verne’s delightful tale of two globetrotting gentlemen first appeared in 1873, it won the hearts - and imaginations - of readers across Europe. Published chapter by chapter over the course of many months, Around the World in 80 Days aroused so much excitement that readers placed bets on the outcome of Phileas Fogg’s race against time.

Public Domain (P)1986 Recorded Books

The quintessential road trip book

I was shocked just how funny this book was. But it was also full of mystery, romance, gunfights, acrobatics, coolheaded Englishmen, fair maidens, funny Frenchmen and dastardly detectives. A rocklicking globe trotting adventure that Indiana Jones would envy.

A favorite tale and a Jules Verne classic.

It's funny how much power there is in this book for me. I have read, reread and now listened to this book several times. I have even watched two movies featuring it's plot and I still like it. There is something about a story about a mad race around the world that inspires the imagination and desire to experience new places. If you like Jules Verne novels, then this is a must have. If you love to travel then this is a must have. If you like well narrated audiobooks of really old classic novels, then this is a must have.

Around the world for love

Marvelous reading I fell into the story completely. Fascinating, adventurous, beautiful.
What is to be gained from adventure? love.

Fun, classic story - but SCREEN PLAY BETTER

What made the experience of listening to Around the World in 80 Days the most enjoyable?

Fast moving, compelling adventure story.

Any additional comments?

Actually a bit disappointed. This was because the movie is such a favorite. The screen play is really much more detailed, compelling, colorful and enjoyable. Many of the pivotal scenes in the book are only lightly detailed and pass without the detail that one might want. This is one of those cases where the movie was actually an improvement on the book.

A delightful read

Jules Verne was an excellent writer and this is one of his great, classic stories. It is a fun romp around the world and the characters are very engaging, especially Passepartout who provides the main point of view for the reader as well as a catalyst for a lot of the action. The book builds to an exciting and satisfying conclusion.

It is read by the great Patrick Tull who is famous for reading the Patrick O'Brien novels (which is why I chose this particular book). Tull imbues each character with their own personality, he really was one of the best readers.

I highly recommend this book, it is also a great family book.