Status
Available
Collection
Genres
Publication
Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio (2016), Edition: Unabridged
Description
Actor Tim Curry narrates this classic tale by Jules Verne in which an intrepid crew, led by the eccentric Otto Lidenbrock, traverses the planet's core and its various bizarre obstacles: giant mushrooms and insects, a herd of mastodons, prehistoric humans, a treacherous pit of magma, and more.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
6.5 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member MrsLee
A review of the audio version, performed by Tim Curry. A perfect story for a long road trip. Axel and his professor uncle happen upon a scrap of encoded note from a 15th century savant. It promises to show them the way to the center of the earth, and uncle's imagination is on fire. He will not be
Curry's narration is delightful, Verne's humor is subtle and sly. The adventure is a bit tame, but fun if you know something, or are learning about rocks and epochs of time. I must say that Axel, the nephew in the story is a ninny, but it only makes the story more funny.
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stopped until he has done his utmost to achieve it.Curry's narration is delightful, Verne's humor is subtle and sly. The adventure is a bit tame, but fun if you know something, or are learning about rocks and epochs of time. I must say that Axel, the nephew in the story is a ninny, but it only makes the story more funny.
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