The Time Machine -- H.G. Wells The Time Machine by H.G. Wells is a fantastic book in my opinion! It is filled with everything ranging from action to romance to science. There is a little comedy, yet not enough to interfere with the point of the book. Written in clear, illustrative and beguilingly gorgeous prose, Wells manages to paint a truly timeless and ultimately unforgettable portrait of the future that has well stood …showed first 75 words of 456 total…

…showed last 75 words of 456 total…replace his previous feelings of helplessness. This transformation happens in a matter of days. H.G. Wells is trying to show that given the right circumstances, how easily a supposedly "refined" and "civilized" can be reduced into a snarling beast, or simple, ignorant children. I was thoroughly impressed by this concise, yet engaging writing by Wells, and believe that this classic would be a necessity in the personal library of any fan of classic literature.