The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

The Time Machine

H.G. Wells

123 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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A passionate inventor relates his experiences with a time traveling device of his own creation, by use of which he visits the far future and discovers the ultimate deterioration or degeneration of human society before the final geological destruct...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 54%
reflective 41%
dark 26%
tense 22%
challenging 14%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 36%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 13% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.6

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