The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

The Time Machine

H.G. Wells with John Banks (Narrator)

3 hours, 22 minutes • first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

Description

When a Victorian scientist propels himself into the year 802,701 AD, he is initially delighted to find that suffering has been replaced by beauty, contentment and peace. Entranced at first by the Eloi, an elfin species descended from man, he soon ...

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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 4%
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: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 18% | 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: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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