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A review by acetokkireads
The Time Machine by Dobbs, Mathieu Moreau, H.G. Wells
5.0
Enjoyment: I really enjoyed this book. It was subtle but impactful and I appreciate that. Something that’s very casual to get into but definitely benefits as an audiobook half way through. -4
Plot: We follow a time traveler as he recounts his exhibition of the future to his friends. It reads almost like a confession. As though he’s standing by the fire while his friends sit around him and listen in before passing judgment. I thought it was very fun if one dimensional. -4
Intrigue: I was incredibly intrigued! There was the mystery aspect, but I found the choice of what the author wrote to be most interesting. We are in the future from when this was written and so I found myself placing bets on where I thought he was wrong or right. -5
Characters: These characters don’t have names, they have professions. The most genius thing I’ve ever seen! The only person with a name is the one in the future and those priorities are thought provoking on their own. The time traveler was very fun to be with. -5
Logic: The progression of the story was well balanced and complete. -5
Atmosphere: We get a good amount of the atmosphere of this future as our main character lives there for his story. I still wanted a little more. A bit more about the people or the buildings. There is definitely a lot in there but I still wanted more. -4
Writing Style: I love this way of writing. As if we’re telling you a special story. The “by the fire” vibes are some of my favorites!! -5
Total: 32 (32/7 = 4.57)
Plot: We follow a time traveler as he recounts his exhibition of the future to his friends. It reads almost like a confession. As though he’s standing by the fire while his friends sit around him and listen in before passing judgment. I thought it was very fun if one dimensional. -4
Intrigue: I was incredibly intrigued! There was the mystery aspect, but I found the choice of what the author wrote to be most interesting. We are in the future from when this was written and so I found myself placing bets on where I thought he was wrong or right. -5
Characters: These characters don’t have names, they have professions. The most genius thing I’ve ever seen! The only person with a name is the one in the future and those priorities are thought provoking on their own. The time traveler was very fun to be with. -5
Logic: The progression of the story was well balanced and complete. -5
Atmosphere: We get a good amount of the atmosphere of this future as our main character lives there for his story. I still wanted a little more. A bit more about the people or the buildings. There is definitely a lot in there but I still wanted more. -4
Writing Style: I love this way of writing. As if we’re telling you a special story. The “by the fire” vibes are some of my favorites!! -5
Total: 32 (32/7 = 4.57)