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ginkgotree's review against another edition
Always interesting to read something so influential, even though the story is so familiar I can't be quite sure if I'd read it before.
violettesinbloom's review against another edition
4.0
Hot take: this whole book is basically a diss track aimed at Wells' former friends in the Fabian Society and their belief in a socialist utopia.
Also, there is time travel.
Also, there is time travel.
aprilleigh's review against another edition
3.0
Good story, with enough detail to be interesting but not drawn out. I've run into Morlocks in fiction before, but my understanding is this is where they make their first appearance. I would call this a cautionary tale, as it depicts one possible future if we improve our lives to the point we no longer have challenges to overcome, although I personally believe that to be an impossible goal.
yousless's review against another edition
3.0
This was very difficult to rate and I felt that it was much closer to a four than a three. Nonetheless, I very much enjoyed this book. The classical language and style of the text provides a nice contrast to modern science fiction novels. The story was interesting at times and I enjoyed the way in which the story was being told as if recounted at a dinner table. It goes without saying that a huge amount of credit should go to HG Wells for the creation of the concept of a time machine. For its historical importance to the genre of science fiction it is definitely worth a read.
jjosh_h's review against another edition
3.0
This was a little disappointing. It was a little outdated for my tastes.
cheri's review against another edition
4.0
Perhaps slight spoilers.
This book has been on my TBR for a full year, and I’m so glad I finally got around to it! Set in Victorian times, the Time Traveller claimed he had an idea how moving in all dimensions might be done, then proved his theory. What follows is the first time travel story that set the time for the whole genre. Dated now to some but I don’t think so.
The social commentary still rings very true. The “upper class” being served and forgetting how to do for themselves, unaware of realities around them, the “have-nots” needing to work the system and ultimately turning on those above them are themes we still see both in fiction and daily life.
It was a fun, imaginative and slightly unnerving read. I enjoyed the descriptions and imagery, and the friendship with one particular little Eloi!
This book has been on my TBR for a full year, and I’m so glad I finally got around to it! Set in Victorian times, the Time Traveller claimed he had an idea how moving in all dimensions might be done, then proved his theory. What follows is the first time travel story that set the time for the whole genre. Dated now to some but I don’t think so.
The social commentary still rings very true. The “upper class” being served and forgetting how to do for themselves, unaware of realities around them, the “have-nots” needing to work the system and ultimately turning on those above them are themes we still see both in fiction and daily life.
It was a fun, imaginative and slightly unnerving read. I enjoyed the descriptions and imagery, and the friendship with one particular little Eloi!
lynchian's review against another edition
4.0
Really gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, ‘eat the rich’.
zoer03's review against another edition
5.0
Short and sweet. This I can see why it’s a classic, adventure and a moral dilemma, set in the far far future. Brilliant.
lnatal's review against another edition
3.0
A man's vision for a utopian society is disillusioned when travelling forward into time reveals a dark and dangerous society.