128 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143118411
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 07 May 1895
Description
Illus. in black-and-white. When a turn-of-the-century scientist travels into the distant future in his time machine, he expects to find progress and superior people. But instead he discovers a world in decay. Reading level: 2.4.
Community Reviews Summary of 15,925 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
reflective 44%
dark 29%
tense 20%
challenging 14%
informative 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 3%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 79% | A mix: 13% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cannibalism, Fire/Fire injury, DeathModerate
ViolenceMinor
Racism, Racial slurs128 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143118411
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 07 May 1895
Description
Illus. in black-and-white. When a turn-of-the-century scientist travels into the distant future in his time machine, he expects to find progress and superior people. But instead he discovers a world in decay. Reading level: 2.4.
Community Reviews Summary of 15,925 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
reflective 44%
dark 29%
tense 20%
challenging 14%
informative 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 3%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 79% | A mix: 13% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cannibalism, Fire/Fire injury, DeathModerate
ViolenceMinor
Racism, Racial slurs