284 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781593080327
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
HG Wells has been called "the first modern science fiction writer." His stories combined an encyclopedic knowledge of science, a utopian political idealism, a visionary ability to extrapolate into the future, and a pessimistic view of human nature...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,148 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
tense 37%
dark 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
sad 12%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Average rating
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284 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781593080327
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
HG Wells has been called "the first modern science fiction writer." His stories combined an encyclopedic knowledge of science, a utopian political idealism, a visionary ability to extrapolate into the future, and a pessimistic view of human nature...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,148 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
tense 37%
dark 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
sad 12%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.