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212 pages • first pub 1896 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575095168
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 June 2010
Description
Ranked among the classic novels of the English language and the inspiration for several unforgettable movies, this early work of H. G. Wells was greeted in 1896 by howls of protest from reviewers, who found it horrifying and blasphemous. They want...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,241 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
mysterious 62%
tense 52%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
sad 11%
emotional 5%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 26% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horrorModerate
Racism, Blood, Gun violenceMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt212 pages • first pub 1896 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575095168
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 June 2010
Description
Ranked among the classic novels of the English language and the inspiration for several unforgettable movies, this early work of H. G. Wells was greeted in 1896 by howls of protest from reviewers, who found it horrifying and blasphemous. They want...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,241 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
mysterious 62%
tense 52%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
sad 11%
emotional 5%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 26% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horrorModerate
Racism, Blood, Gun violenceMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt