The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

The Time Machine

H.G. Wells

80 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

English novelist, historian and science writer Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) abandoned teaching and launched his literary career with a series of highly successful science-fiction novels. The Time Machine was the first of a number of these imag...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 50%
reflective 43%
dark 28%
tense 20%
challenging 14%
informative 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
sad 3%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 79% | A mix: 13% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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