The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

The Time Machine

H.G. Wells

144 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

"In a moment I was clutched by several hands, and there was no mistaking that they were trying to haul me back ... You can scarce imagine how nauseatingly inhuman they looked - those pale chinless faces and great, lidless, pinkish-grey eyes!"An En...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 52%
reflective 43%
dark 27%
tense 21%
challenging 14%
informative 7%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 37%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 14% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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