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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
This is a really good book. But be aware it is a book of its time which is why I have given it 3 stars. I was uncomfortable with the white saviour complex, the judgement of other races and culture from a Victorian White man, some unnecessary racism. It was very Victorian in its views on race, culture and what makes a society. Yes it was written 100 years ago but that doesn't mean I have to like it or let it slide.
Can I also add that the Time Traveller is a dick. He's just unlikeable, inconsiderate (racist, a coloniser etc.) and not relatable. He is academically smart, but has 0 common sense which just makes him come across as an idiot (at least to me).
Once you get used to the writing it is well written though, and engaging to read. And it is amazing to read and see the influence this book has on science fiction. It reminded me of one of the episodes of Stargate-SG1, Star Trek and Farscape. As a science fiction fan this is a must read!
Can I also add that the Time Traveller is a dick. He's just unlikeable, inconsiderate (racist, a coloniser etc.) and not relatable. He is academically smart, but has 0 common sense which just makes him come across as an idiot (at least to me).
Once you get used to the writing it is well written though, and engaging to read. And it is amazing to read and see the influence this book has on science fiction. It reminded me of one of the episodes of Stargate-SG1, Star Trek and Farscape. As a science fiction fan this is a must read!
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
I loved that, did take a bit longer to read such a short book but I really did love it.
Comforting in the sense of remembering that all life comes and goes. Evolve and overcome until there isn’t anything left, rinse and repeat.. though changing simultaneously. Everything is just so interesting, I could talk about so many points but my brain is fried- But no wonder it’s a staple within time travel and how that whole idea has come forth since the 1800s.
The book opening with it talking as time is the fourth dimension was incredibly captivating at least to me I LOVE THAT SHIT
Comforting in the sense of remembering that all life comes and goes. Evolve and overcome until there isn’t anything left, rinse and repeat.. though changing simultaneously. Everything is just so interesting, I could talk about so many points but my brain is fried- But no wonder it’s a staple within time travel and how that whole idea has come forth since the 1800s.
The book opening with it talking as time is the fourth dimension was incredibly captivating at least to me I LOVE THAT SHIT