Description
By: Jules Verne (1828-1905)
Les Tribulations d’un chinois en Chine is an adventurous and entertaining novel by Jules Verne. The story follows the main character, Kin-Fo, a wealthy Chinese man who becomes bored with his life and decides to fake his own death in order to start over.
The novel is filled with excitement as Kin-Fo finds himself in various dangerous situations, including being kidnapped and almost killed multiple times. The plot is fast-paced and keeps the reader engaged until the very end.
Verne does a great job of capturing the culture and atmosphere of China in the 19th century, while also incorporating elements of humor and wit throughout the story. The characters are well-developed and the dialogue is engaging, making it easy to become invested in their journey.
Overall, Les Tribulations d’un chinois en Chine is a classic adventure novel that is sure to entertain readers of all ages. Verne’s writing style is captivating and the story is full of unexpected twists and turns. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a thrilling and enjoyable read.
Book Description:
Kin-Fo est un jeune chinois riche, qui est indifférent à tout et ne connaît pas le bonheur. Un jour, il se retrouve ruiné. Ne voulant pas imposer à sa future épouse une vie misérable, il préfère mourir. Au moment de se donner la mort, il se rend compte qu’il ne ressent rien, et décide qu’il ne peut mourir sans connaître d’émotions au moins une fois dans sa vie. Il demande donc à son maître et ami, le philosophe Wang, de le tuer dans un délai imparti, ce qui, il l’espère, le fera redouter la mort et éprouver quelques émotions. Wang accepte, puis disparaît. Mais…
(Résumé modifié de Wikipedia par Nadine)
