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

5.0

I’ve read and re-read this short story several times. Of all stories I’ve ever read, this one comes up in conversation the most. I have bought copies for people to read because my copy is always lent out. It is so relevant today, but especially in recent years during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the parallels with Forster’s world were uncannily true to life. I’d give this one a bonus star if I could. I urge you to read it - it’s only 48 pages long.