The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

The Time Machine

H.G. Wells

74 pages first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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The Time Traveller (for so it will be convenient to speak of him) was expounding a recondite matter to us. His grey eyes shone and twinkled, and his usually pale face was flushed and animated. The fire burned brightly, and the soft radiance of the...

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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%

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3.6

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