The Door in the Wall by H.G. Wells

The Door in the Wall

H.G. Wells

148 pages first pub 1906 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective fast-paced
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The Door in the Wall, considered by both readers and critics, to be Wells's finest tale, examines an issue to which Wells returned repeatedly in his writing: the contrast between aesthetics and science and the difficulty of choosing between them. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
mysterious 58%
emotional 35%
sad 35%
adventurous 23%
dark 17%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 18%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 45% | Yes: 27% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.62

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