Journey to the Center of the Earth

As it is pleasant to find his teenage reading! So my first trilogy about Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne. And it continues much earlier than expected, with the first title typed science fiction author of "Journey to the Center of the Earth". Once again, a whole part of the collective imagination accompanies the announcement of this title. Whether it is the means by which our heroes reach the center will discover what they are, how they go home ... This is the second adventure novel by Jules Verne and the first dedicated to scientifically inconceivable events. This title also differs from the previous work of the author who is the subject of an article in a newspaper. Indeed "Five Weeks in a Balloon" offered a narrative statement by an omniscient narrator "Journey to the Center of the Earth" is written in the first person and is presented as a newspaper directed to expedition's return. An indication already on the company's result. Also note that unlike the other mentioned earlier novel, the chapters of this book are not followed by a description of their contents. Not necessarily a bad thing since it reinforces the uncertainty of the reader. The scenario for the novel begins, Professor geologist and mineralogist Lidenbrock returns home after having obtained a former Icelandic book. In its examination of the object, a sheet escapes containing runes pretend hide a mysterious secret. His nephew and assistant Axel found the key to solve the "secret code" used by some Arne Saknussemm, revealing an incredible discovery that fanciful. This great sixteenth century Icelandic scholar said he reached the center of the Earth passing through the crater of a volcano on the island! Far from being incredulous, Liedenbrock teacher sees his curiosity win and decided to leave immediately for Mount Sneffels.

Omitting the fact that the story is delivered in the first person by Axel, nephew of Professor Lidenbrock "Journey to the Center of the Earth" contains the usual elements of the novels of Jules Verne. Indeed, the group of heroes is again consists exclusively of men to accompany Lidenbrock and Axel in the depths of the volcano, the mighty hunter Hans eider of his condition and expedition leader. The female roles are again restricted to a bare minimum with the maid Martha and the young Gretchen, Axel fiancée and pupil of the professor. This time, the character at the phlegmatic character and absolute quiet is not a hero but the main secondary character, Hans. Causing little, right in his boots, he is only following the instructions of Professor and realizes its role perfectly guide, not hesitating to come to the aid of his companions needed. In "Five Weeks in a Balloon," the character of Dick served as a counterweight to that of Fergusson. we considered the expedition of his friend and did not know it clearly. Here it is Axel who plays this role with his uncle alternating moments of profound disagreement and those perfect match. Contrary to what one might expect, the expedition of our heroes will not happen in the majority in the "new world" far from it. It is indeed necessary to wait until the third book (The paperback) after a hundred pages to see the team achieve the desired fine crater. We will have 100 more pages to go out of the caves, galleries and other underground networks, before the discovery of the inner world and return occupy the last third of the novel. First work "fantastic" Jules Verne "Journey to the Center of the Earth" has all of the masterpiece of the genre. Exciting from start to finish, uncertain about its outcome (or rather the place of this outcome) always well documented and therefore totally immersive, this is a novel addition to the author to be classified in the classical category of literature. And after trying to visit the center of the Earth, Jules Verne will send us much further in his next novel "From the Earth to the Moon." What a program!

The following:
Five Weeks in a Balloon
From the Earth to the Moon