kcarlson1152
9/9/2015
This novel reads like something out of a pulp magazine from the 1930s, very modern in feel as compared to the Victorian stuffiness of The Time Machine. That said it is still a reflection of the hopes and fears of the early 1900's and therefore full of racism and sexism.
This work felt more plot based (rather than moral lesson based) than other early science fiction which was a nice change of pace. The gradual reveal of the society rather than a guided walk-through was much more realistic and leaves the reader with much to ponder about the parts of society that were not laid out.
I also enjoy that Wells' novels occur in the same universe- the beginnings of the evolutionary path seen in The Time Machine are laid out in this work, plus there's a passing reference to the events of The War of the Worlds. Overall, a great piece of early science fiction that I would recommend to those who enjoy the genre.