The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells

The First Men in the Moon

H.G. Wells with China Miéville, Steven McLean, Patrick Parrinder

213 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction reflective medium-paced
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When penniless businessman Mr Bedford retreats to the Kent coast to write a play, he meets by chance the brilliant Dr Cavor, an absent-minded scientist on the brink of developing a material that blocks gravity. Cavor soon succeeds in his experimen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 978 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 45%
tense 24%
dark 20%
reflective 18%
challenging 9%
funny 8%
lighthearted 6%
informative 2%
sad 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 18%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 32% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 11%

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3.4

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