Hey, guys! Reading this book (or, more accurately, listening to its audiobook) was a half-hearted effort to make myself more cultured. I wanted to listen to War of the Worlds, but the library didn't have it, so I settled for The Time Machine. It was beautifully written and less dated than you would expect from a book published in the 1890s.
The Cover:
The Cover (of this version):
It shows the Time Traveller and Weena in a forest with the Morlocks sneaking up behind them. I like the cover. A+
My Review:
The Time Machine starts with the Time Traveller explaining his theory of time travel, followed by an account of his trip to the distant future, and ended with a dinner party's reaction to his tale.
The Time Traveller's trip to the future was full of interesting social commentaries. How the world dealt with the problem's of H.G. Wells' days, which relate more than you would think to the problems of today. Feminism, conflict between the rich and poor, environmental issues.
It was an interesting read that exists to make you start thinking. It wasn't too heavy handed though. The ideas were hidden behind an adventure story of the Time Traveller's escapades.
My only problem with The Time Machine was its lackluster ending. I understand what the intention behind it was, but I feel there was a better way to finish this book.
The language is very plain and fairly modern. You will be able to read it easily. It isn't very dated. Some of the scientific observations made are obviously wrong in this day and age, but the rest of the book is timeless.
I'm glad that I read it and feel suitably cultured. It's only about 100 pages, so it isn't much of a commitment. Go ahead and read it!
Audiobook Review (read by Sir Derek Jacobi):
It was a very pleasant narration. The audiobook experience wasn't distracting, nor particularly spectacular. Jacobi has a British accent if that affects your decision there.
Phrase:
Flowers in pockets
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The Cover:
It shows the Time Traveller and Weena in a forest with the Morlocks sneaking up behind them. I like the cover. A+
Official Description:
“I’ve had a most amazing time....”
So begins the Time Traveller’s astonishing firsthand account of his journey 800,000 years beyond his own era—and the story that launched H.G. Wells’s successful career and earned him his reputation as the father of science fiction. With a speculative leap that still fires the imagination, Wells sends his brave explorer to face a future burdened with our greatest hopes...and our darkest fears. A pull of the Time Machine’s lever propels him to the age of a slowly dying Earth. There he discovers two bizarre races—the ethereal Eloi and the subterranean Morlocks—who not only symbolize the duality of human nature, but offer a terrifying portrait of the men of tomorrow as well. Published in 1895, this masterpiece of invention captivated readers on the threshold of a new century. Thanks to Wells’s expert storytelling and provocative insight, The Time Machine will continue to enthrall readers for generations to come.My Review:
The Time Machine starts with the Time Traveller explaining his theory of time travel, followed by an account of his trip to the distant future, and ended with a dinner party's reaction to his tale.
The Time Traveller's trip to the future was full of interesting social commentaries. How the world dealt with the problem's of H.G. Wells' days, which relate more than you would think to the problems of today. Feminism, conflict between the rich and poor, environmental issues.
It was an interesting read that exists to make you start thinking. It wasn't too heavy handed though. The ideas were hidden behind an adventure story of the Time Traveller's escapades.
My only problem with The Time Machine was its lackluster ending. I understand what the intention behind it was, but I feel there was a better way to finish this book.
The language is very plain and fairly modern. You will be able to read it easily. It isn't very dated. Some of the scientific observations made are obviously wrong in this day and age, but the rest of the book is timeless.
I'm glad that I read it and feel suitably cultured. It's only about 100 pages, so it isn't much of a commitment. Go ahead and read it!
Audiobook Review (read by Sir Derek Jacobi):
It was a very pleasant narration. The audiobook experience wasn't distracting, nor particularly spectacular. Jacobi has a British accent if that affects your decision there.
Phrase:
Flowers in pockets
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
1984
Feed
Fahrenheit 451
Animal Farm
Happy Reading!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BookshelfSecret
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