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A review by wuthrinheights
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
I often have a hard time switching my brain when reading a classic sci-fi book. Especially when I just freshly finished a YA supernatural romance book right before diving into this as a sudden buddy read.
The Time Machine reminded me of the books I've read by Jules Verne. It had a futuristic feel, with tons of wild adventures. The scenes pass by so fast, if you so much as blink, you'll miss a crucial scene. But more often than not, I do not care enough to go back to see what I missed.
When reading, I find that there are several different experiences. Some may flow easily like pouring water out of a jug, some are like walking against a hurricane, and sci-fi books often feel like solving a rubicks cube as a beginner. It's confusing and frustrating and klunky.
I feel like sci-fi writers have a lot of creativity and they have so much potential but they're not very great at story telling. It feels awkward and rough. Like putting your ear next to someone typing on a keyboard slowly. Clack-clack-clack. It's not pretty.
I was confused most of the time, and I wish I could dive into the pages, travel back in time, and shake him by the shoulders. START ALL OVER! MAKE IT NICER! Or maybe sci-fi just isn't for me.
I was very relieved when it was over, and I might put The Invisible Man on hold for now. Wells hasn't won me over, sadly.
The Time Machine reminded me of the books I've read by Jules Verne. It had a futuristic feel, with tons of wild adventures. The scenes pass by so fast, if you so much as blink, you'll miss a crucial scene. But more often than not, I do not care enough to go back to see what I missed.
When reading, I find that there are several different experiences. Some may flow easily like pouring water out of a jug, some are like walking against a hurricane, and sci-fi books often feel like solving a rubicks cube as a beginner. It's confusing and frustrating and klunky.
I feel like sci-fi writers have a lot of creativity and they have so much potential but they're not very great at story telling. It feels awkward and rough. Like putting your ear next to someone typing on a keyboard slowly. Clack-clack-clack. It's not pretty.
I was confused most of the time, and I wish I could dive into the pages, travel back in time, and shake him by the shoulders. START ALL OVER! MAKE IT NICER! Or maybe sci-fi just isn't for me.
I was very relieved when it was over, and I might put The Invisible Man on hold for now. Wells hasn't won me over, sadly.