L'Île mystérieuse
About this book
This sequel to "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" doesn't advertise itself as such. Most of the book concerns the efforts of a group of hot-air balloon castaways in the south Pacific ocean attempting to use modern knowledge in order to survive in near-desert-island conditions. "Robinson Crusoe" (Defoe, 1719) started a trend of survival tales that lasts in some respects to this day and "Island" (1874) is Verne's contribution to that body of work. In my estimate, no film so far has done this book justice.
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 27 readers · 496 pages · ≈ 9 h 11 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read L'Île mystérieuse?
About ≈ 9 h 11 m — 496 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is L'Île mystérieuse?
496 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is L'Île mystérieuse?
It sits on the Science Fiction, Adventure, Fiction shelves.
Has L'Île mystérieuse been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), La Isla misteriosa y el capitán Nemo (1976).
Is L'Île mystérieuse in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in L'Île mystérieuse?
The main characters include Jules Verne (1828-1905).
Where does L'Île mystérieuse take place?
It takes place in 19e siècle.
Who wrote L'Île mystérieuse?
Jules Verne.
Where can I read L'Île mystérieuse online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library