The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

The Time Machine

H.G. Wells

106 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

Description

When the Time Traveler courageously stepped out of his machine for the first time, he found himself in the year 802,700--and everything had changed. H.G. Wells's famous novel of one man's astonishing journey beyond the conventional limits of the i...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 50%
reflective 44%
dark 29%
tense 20%
challenging 14%
informative 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
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: 10% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | 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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