The Sleeper Awakes by H.G. Wells

The Sleeper Awakes

H.G. Wells

150 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction dark reflective slow-paced
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Graham, an Englishman living in London in 1897 takes drugs to cure insomnia and falls into a coma. He wakes up in 2100. He later learns that he has inherited huge wealth and that his money has been put into a trust. Over the years, the trustees, t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews

Moods

adventurous 65%
challenging 38%
dark 30%
reflective 26%
mysterious 23%
tense 23%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 35%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 28% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.11

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