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

The First Men in the Moon

H.G. Wells

272 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction reflective medium-paced
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"Why do people read science fiction? In hopes of receiving such writing as this--a ravishingly accurate vision of things unseen; an utterly unexpected yet necessary beauty." So says Ursula K. Le Guin in her Introduction to The First Men in the Moo...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 46%
tense 23%
dark 19%
reflective 18%
challenging 9%
funny 7%
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: 31% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 11%

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