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The Time Machine

By: H. G. Wells
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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"I drew a breath, set my teeth, gripped the starting lever with both hands, and went off with a thud." The time traveler is on his way to a different world -- his world, but 800,000 years in the future. He returns and recounts his journey to his friends at a dinner party.

In the future, humans called the Eloi live in simple luxury. They have become beautiful but meek, living on their safe, comfortable planet. The generations that have passed without challenge or adversity have dulled their minds. Underground machinery, built millennia ago, feeds and clothes these innocent creatures, and still functions perfectly. But who runs the machinery, and why are the Eloi afraid of the night?

©2002 Tantor Media, Inc. Time Travel Science Fiction Fiction Steampunk Scary
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"H.G. Wells's novel The Time Machine is the greatest of all works of pure science fiction." (National Review)
Excellent Writing • Engaging Storytelling • Solid Pacing • Poetic Prose • Classic Story • Versatile Voice

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Great classic for all. The ending leaves you wanting more. I wish there was another book.

Great classic!

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Brilliant writing of course, plus great narration by Scott Brick. Strips away the hollywood version (which I also enjoy) with more imagination.

Classic Sci Fi

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Having read this many many years ago, it still grabs you. The performance was spectacular and the story never gets old.

Still captures and entertains.

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Where does The Time Machine rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

high middle

What did you like best about this story?

I liked little Weena

Which scene was your favorite?

when Weena slept beside him all cozy

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

WHEN WEENA ...SPOILER ALERT

Any additional comments?

it was a very exciting story but could have gone so much further !

great but too short

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The voice was just right. The actor has range and delivered the performance of my favorite book in just the tone, pace and sincerity I wanted. I appreciate the attention and respect to this masterpiece. I could NOT have asked for anything more.

What stood out was the versatility of voice and respect to the subject matter.

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