Review; Going Classic, Part Two

Yep. It's time for classics, part two.

From the Earth to the Moon concerns a group of obsessive American Civil War veterans, members of the Baltimore Gun Club, who conceive the idea of creating an enormous cannon in order to shoot a "space-bullet" to the Moon. They prepare to send three daredevil men- from the earth to the moon!

(Book description taken from Amazon.com)

Yeah, Jules Verne managed to show up again. This book, and its sequel, Around the Moon, are great books, despite the fact that America didn't arrive at the Moon via 'space bullet'. They're enjoyable books that aren't the least boring, even if they aren't realistic in modern day. Verne's writing is descriptive and funny, and the characters are memorable. I give this one a 8.1 out of 10 rating. Yes, I can do that.

When a man is murdered in a graveyard at night, only Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (better known as Huck) know who the murderer is. Their consciences begin to bother them when an innocent man is jailed in Injun Joe's place, and when Tom goes on a hunt for a treasure worth thousands, it puts him and Huck in Injun Joe's path once again. Tom Sawyer is a tale of white-washing, playing hookey, and Saturdays.

Despite all the stuff about murder in the book description, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer isn't violent at all. It's a great book for children and adults alike. Mark Twain vividly captures the childhood of boys in the 1800s with The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Rated 7.5 out of 10.

The Three Musketeers tells the story of the early adventures of the young Gascon gentleman, D'Artagnan and his three friends from the regiment of the King's Musketeers - Athos, Porthos and Aramis. Under the watchful eye of their patron M. de Treville, the four defend the honour of the regiment against the guards of Cardinal Richelieu, and the honour of the queen against the machinations of the Cardinal himself as the power struggles of seventeenth century France are vividly played out in the background. But their most dangerous encounter is with the Cardinal's spy, Milady, one of literature's most memorable female villains, and Dumas employs all his fast-paced narrative skills to bring this enthralling novel to a breathtakingly gripping and dramatic conclusion.

(Book description taken from Amazon.com)

The Three Musketeers is another of the world's most known classics. It's a story of action, adventure, and danger. It's one of the more action-filled classics, and it's sure to not disappoint.

Rated 8 out of 10.

Review; Going Classic, Part One

Yes, classics CAN be good reads. I've ready plenty of them, and most of them were really interesting. Go ahead. Read some classics. Here are some good ones;

Here is the enthralling tale of five men and a dog who land in a balloon on a faraway, fantastic island of bewildering goings-on and their struggle to survive as they uncover the island’s secret.

(Book description taken from Amazon.com)

This is personally my favorite Jules Verne book of all time. Mystery, survival, and a volcano eruption thrown in for spice = A good book. The Mysterious Island satisfies the action reader; this book is complete with gunfights and pirates- and the mystery reader; who IS the mysterious being on the island?

Athough most people don't know it, this is the sequel to the well-known novel by Jules Verne; Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. It may be over 700 pages, but it's well worth it. I recommend this book 8 out of 10.

A shipwreck; a deserted island; a single family, wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a wondrous landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it’s an irresistible tale of ingenuity.

(Book description taken from Amazon.com)

This is probably tied for first for my favorite survival books.

It's based after Robinson Crusoe, but it expanded beyond Robinson Crusoe and became a classic itself. Terrible storms, monkey raids (no, really!), and a tamed buffalo: it's all in this book. Swiss Family Robinson is an exciting book of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and survival. It's a great book for all ages. Recommended 8 out of 10.

Join the infamous Sherlock Holmes as he solves baffling mysteries with Dr. Watson by his side. From A Study in Scarlet, to His Last Bow, these are the most beloved mysteries of all time.

Sherlock Holmes.

Yeah, really. The adventures are actually really good, and Holmes is awesome. The more scary adventures send shivers up my spine, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle pulls off every mystery masterfully.

Sherlock Holmes is probably one of the most recognized figures in literature, and it's for a good reason.

Arthur Conan Doyle's books are historical landmarks for mysteries, and every single story is an adventure from front to back. Also recommended 8 out of 10.