Welcome to Favorite Friday Fiction! It’s the first Friday of the month so that means a classic.
The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne is a good story of man’s will to survive in very adverse circumstances. The book is very detailed and I will admit I skimmed through some pats but overall is an enjoyable classic read.
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The Mysterious Island
This captivating tale of adventure, “The Mysterious Island” tells the tale of five Americans who during the American Civil War escape the siege of Richmond, Virginia in a hot air balloon, only to find themselves later stranded on an uncharted island in the South Pacific when their balloon crashes there. Through the use of their ingenuity the five manage to survive on this island wilderness. Many secrets and adventures await the group as they endeavor to discovery the mystery of this “mysterious island.”
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Jennifer Hallmark writes Southern fiction with a twist. Her website and newsletter focus on her books, love of the South, and favorite fiction. She creates stories with unforgettable characters—her stories are a little eerie and otherworldly but with a positive turn.
Jessie’s Hope, her first novel, was a Selah Award nominee for First Novel. Her latest novel, Smoking Flax, will be released on January 16th, 2024.
When she isn’t babysitting, gardening, or exploring the beautiful state of Alabama, you can find her at her desk penning fiction or studying the craft of writing. She also loves reading and streaming fantasy, supernatural stories, and detective fiction from the Golden Age or her favorite subject—time travel.
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I have made a recent goal to read more classics, and Jules Verne definitely falls into that category. Thanks for the recommendation!
You’re welcome, Katie! His books are very technical but interesting. 🙂