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oleandreasen's review
4.0
Read this first time when I was about 16 - and just found it again. Surprised of how short it is - but it´s a cool little story.
james_andersson's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
"The Man Who Could Work Miracles" by H.G. Wells was my first foray into his works, and it left me with a somewhat lukewarm impression. The story's pacing was notably slow for a short story. Throughout the tale, I found myself yearning for more excitement and urgency. It wasn't until the conclusion that the plot finally delivered an interesting twist, which, unfortunately, came too late to fully salvage the reading experience.
Likewise, the descriptions within the story left much to be desired. As a first-time reader of Wells, I was hoping for vivid and immersive world-building, but I found the details lacking. It made it challenging to immerse myself in the setting and get a clear mental picture of the characters. While the concept of the story had potential, the execution, especially in terms of pacing and description, left me wanting more from my introduction to H.G. Wells' work.
Likewise, the descriptions within the story left much to be desired. As a first-time reader of Wells, I was hoping for vivid and immersive world-building, but I found the details lacking. It made it challenging to immerse myself in the setting and get a clear mental picture of the characters. While the concept of the story had potential, the execution, especially in terms of pacing and description, left me wanting more from my introduction to H.G. Wells' work.
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