In the Days of the Comet
by H. G. Wells
Taste attributes: science fictionromancepoliticalslowfresh & originalheavyimaginarylinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentarylove conquers allhuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly science-fiction novel that is fresh and serious. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.3 / 5
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About This Book
H. G. Wells, in his 1906 In the Days of the Comet uses the vapors of a comet to trigger a deep and lasting change in humanity's perspective on themselves and the world. In the build-up to a great war, poor student William Leadford struggles against the harsh conditions the lower-class live under. He also falls in love with a middle-class girl named Nettie.
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- Author
- H. G. Wells
- Published
- 1906
- Pages
- 300
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