[JenB]

Huh... Mysterious Island wasn't nearly as good as 2000 Leagues Under the Sea.

My favorite Verne is Around the World in 80 Days. Great book! Though Journey to the Center of the Earth is great, too.

Didn't know about the fanfic. But then again, Swiss Family Robinson could be considered fanfic... Robinson Cruseo spawned a subgenre called 'Robinsonades' - something like that - and "Swiss Family Robinson" was just the best of them.

[RosieCotton]

Huh... Mysterious Island wasn't nearly as good as 2000 Leagues Under the Sea.

I disagree...I found all the stuff about making things from what was on the island fascinating...as well as the whole mystery. I like 'em both...but Mysterious Island is awfully good.

Journey to the Center of the Earth may be my favorite, though. Didn't care as much for Around the World for some reason. It's been awhile since I read it, though. Maybe I'll go on a Verne binge for awhile.