I did not enjoy reading this book but the descriptions and characters kept me going. It was definitely a tough start - I found it very boring - and I really didn't care much for anything about the story, but the descriptions of the things they came across in their journey were great.

The trio, plus Captain Nemo, were very easy to tell apart from each other, and I was grateful for that as their names stuck in my head quickly. Ned Land ("the Canadian") was my absolute favourite, however he did feel very different in the start of the story than he did once they entered the Nautilus. He seemed like a respectable and stoic man at first, but the rage and vulgarity that he later displayed were always fun to read. In fact, I couldn't help but laugh out loud at this description of him, definitely making it my favourite quote of the story: "Ned Land did not speak, but he opened his jaws wide enough to frighten a shark. What powerful breathing! The Canadian 'drew' like a stove in full combustion."

Verne definitely has a way with description in this story, as I've mentioned, because I really enjoyed the way the fish and oceanic world were described. Even if the goal [of escaping the Nautilus (hide spoiler)]was the last thing I cared about, the way the characters interacted with their colourful world definitely excited my imagination.

I was sad with the way the story ended though, as I did want to find out about Captain Nemo's past, but at least the way it ended did make it feel finished despite how abruptly the escape happened.

I don't think I'd ever read this book again, even if I just wanted to keep exploring his narration. I can't even say I'm glad I read it at all, but even though the plot just didn't have me excited at least I got to look at Verne's storytelling through description.