The Food of the Gods by H.G. Wells

The Food of the Gods

H.G. Wells

200 pages first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy horror science fiction adventurous reflective fast-paced

Description

Mr Bensington and Professor Redwood were amongst that new breed of men - or 'scientists' as they had become known. They discover Herakleophorbia IV, a chemical foodstuff that accelerates growth, and, after a series of experiments, the countryside ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews

Moods

adventurous 57%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 35%
mysterious 35%
dark 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
emotional 14%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.27

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