The Machine Stops by E.M. Forster

The Machine Stops

E.M. Forster with Betancourt John (Illustrator)

48 pages • first pub 1909 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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E. M. Forster (1879-1970) was an English novelist, short story writer, essayist, and librettist. He is known best for his ironic and well-plotted novels examining class difference and hypocrisy in early 20th-century British society. Forster's huma...

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Community Reviews

4.01
based on 2,821 reviews

Moods

reflective: 70%

dark: 57%

challenging: 35%

mysterious: 29%

sad: 24%

tense: 20%

adventurous: 15%

emotional: 10%

inspiring: 6%

hopeful: 5%

informative: 4%

funny: 1%

Pace

42% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

45% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

16% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

51% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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