The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

The Time Machine

H.G. Wells

60 pages first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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So begins the Time Traveller's astonishing firsthand account of his journey 800,000 years beyond his own era-and the story that launched H.G. Wells's successful career and earned him his reputation as the father of science fiction. With a speculat...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 37,050 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 90%

mysterious: 55%

reflective: 41%

dark: 25%

tense: 22%

challenging: 13%

informative: 6%

emotional: 5%

inspiring: 5%

lighthearted: 4%

sad: 4%

hopeful: 3%

funny: 2%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

39% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

77% of readers chose Plot
14% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

7% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

9% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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