A review by nstew16
The Machine Stops by E.M. Forster

challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

For being written in 1909, this novella is a remarkably accurate prediction of how technology can function in a day-to-day capacity. I was shocked at how familiar it was to read about the video/audio communication between Vashti and Kuno.

The novella is also very similar in its style and themes to The Time Machine by H. G. Wells.
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