Michael Strogoff
Jules Verne
MP3 CD
(IDB Productions, Jan. 1, 2015)
Michael Strogoff by Jules VerneOften called one of the most thrilling stories ever, Jules Verne’s Michael Strogoff: The Courier of the Czar continues to fascinate readers of all ages even in our days. The tale is not only full of adventures and excitement, but it is also masterfully written, combining the lengthy scientific descriptions so characteristic of Verne with imaginary sceneries and magical happenings on the journey taken by the protagonist.The novel fascinates and educates at the same time. Those who read Michael Strogoff will never forget the things they learn about the geography of Russia, especially of Siberia. Strogoff’s journey from Omsk to Irkutsk, his imprisonment and his hairbreadth escape are presented in a way that makes the reader hold his breath, while the blooming romance between him and Nadia culminating in their marriage is worthy of the most romantic love story.Verne is known for featuring depictions of scientific inventions that belonged to the realm of science fiction at the time the depictions were created, but are very much part of our everyday today. The other feature frequently mentioned when referring to his work is how Verne was able to build an entire universe of mystery and romance around a simple happening that caught his attention. Michael Strogoff gives us the best of both worlds: a story rich in elaborate descriptions of scientific facts and natural phenomena and having a romantic line as well.Verne’s novels in general, and Michael Strogoff: The courier of the Czar in particular, have certainly stood the test of time and are just as popular today as they used to be decades ago.