20,000 Leagues under the Sea (Extraordinary Voyages, #6)

by Jules Verne

[Michael @ Knowledge Lost]

There was a lot in this book that I can talk about (many of it, I don’t think I would know about), most of it scientific; from marine biology, ocean currents, geology and engineering. I’m not sure how accurate everything is, but if it is accurate it would be very impressive. Setting aside all the science, this is an interesting book, but I felt that at most times when it was about to get exciting it become anti-climatic. I spent most of the time wanting the Giant Squid (or devil fish) to come along to push the excitement level up, but this just never came, until finally near the end. But it was there and it was over as quick as every other climax in this book.

It reminds me of those old corny adventure movies from my childhood. While there is a short burst of climax throughout the book/movie, but nothing really happen. It was an enjoyable read, but I wanted so much more from this classic tale and it never delivered.