The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

The Time Machine

H.G. Wells

128 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Wells's genre-defining novel of time travelWhen a Victorian scientist propels himself into the year a.d. 802,701, he is initially delighted to find that suffering has been replaced by beauty, contentment, and peace. Entranced at first by the Eloi,...

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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: 77% | A mix: 13% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 7%

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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