About
The story revolves around some friends who are set adrift and finally land on an island. What follows next is their slow realization that they need to stick together to survive their ordeal which they eventually do. Though this book is not exactly science fiction, it nevertheless manages to display Verne at his creative best as the marooned intimates try to get a handle on their situation. This is a must-read for all Verne fans as it showcases his creative ability at its best; this is why this book is ranked among Jules Verne bestsellers
What makes this book stand out?
the tight storyline with good plot and strong characters
Read it for
if you love Verne you would definitely want to read this book
Don't read it for
if you are not into Verne, you may want to give this a miss