The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

The Time Machine

H.G. Wells with Kelsey Grammer (Narrator)

3 hours, 29 minutes • first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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The Time Machine is the uncontested granddaddy of all modern time travel stories. H.G. Wells’ 1895 adventure sweeps us up alongside a brilliant scientist who is determined to expand his experience beyond the confines of the present day. His journe...

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3.61
based on 34,615 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 90%

mysterious: 55%

reflective: 41%

dark: 25%

tense: 22%

challenging: 13%

informative: 6%

emotional: 5%

inspiring: 5%

lighthearted: 4%

sad: 4%

hopeful: 3%

funny: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

39% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

77% of readers chose Plot
14% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

7% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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N/A

Loveable characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

9% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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