The Country of the Blind by H.G. Wells

The Country of the Blind

Classic H. G. Wells

H.G. Wells

472 pages first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction short stories dark reflective slow-paced

Description

"In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." Or is he? In H. G. Wells' acclaimed tale, a stranded mountaineer encounters an isolated society in which his apparent advantage, sight, since all the people are blind, proves less than valua...

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Community Reviews Summary of 301 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
adventurous 47%
mysterious 26%
funny 21%
inspiring 21%
tense 21%
challenging 15%
dark 10%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 35%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.75

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