20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

By: Jules Verne

Narrated by: David Linski

During the year 1866, ships of several nations spot a mysterious sea monster, which some suggest to be a giant narwhal. The United States government assembles an expedition in New York City to find and destroy the monster. Professor Pierre Aronnax, a French marine biologist and narrator of the story, who happens to be in New York at the time, receives a last-minute invitation to join the expedition which he accepts. Canadian whaler and master harpoonist Ned Land and Aronnax's faithful servant Conseil are also brought aboard.

Public Domain (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Best reading of this story

20,000 leagues is a must read classic. It is full of amazing imagery of the ocean floor, much of which holds up even to this day. Jules Verne was fascinated by the natural world and is at his best discussing natural phenomena both real and imagined. David Linski puts passion into the words of the ever so mysterious Nemo. He’s able to give us accents and turns of phrase without beating the listener over the head with excess sound. This is an audiobook that I turn to as a relisten if I want to relax and see the depths of the ocean.

20,000 leagues ahead of it’s time.

Definitely ahead of it’s time, but not ahead of ours. By today’s standards, it reads more like a naturalist novel than sci fi. I found that my eyes glossed over through several parts of this novel. It was still a well written book and an excellent adventure. The unabridged narration was outstanding.

engaging

story is very good fun to imagine and build the scene. Narration is good but some of the voices are a little to similar

A great classic, read wonderfully!

Such a fun, fantastical journey this was! I never read it as a kid and felt like I had to at least experience it once. I'm glad I did.

Too Technical at Times

A good book to be sure, but Verne often goes into incredible detail of technology or biology. I can see why some people would definitely appreciate that level of immersion, but I find I'm more fond of Wells' pseudoscience approach which is detailed, but not to an overwhelming degree. I'd add this particular version was well read and very enjoyable.