The Sleeper Awakes

by H. G. Wells, H.G. Wells
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  • ID: 8103
  • Added: 2025-12-20
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • Publisher: Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
  • Published: 2011-04-15
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 4

This anthology serves as a comprehensive introduction to classic literature, inviting both new and returning readers to explore masterpieces that have stood the test of time. It brings together a diverse range of works, from the profound 'The Pilgrim's Progress' to the dramatic 'Othello', offering a fresh format to reunite with literary giants. /n/n The collection is designed to immerse readers in the rich tapestry of classic literature, making it a must-have addition to any library. It's not just a book; it's an invitation to experience the finesse of Shakespeare, the wit of Oscar Wilde, and the enduring influence of these literary masterworks.

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Medium · JGreviews · 2025-12-20
great 4.00

The novel is a classic dystopia with intriguing foresight into the future. The exploration of a future society is both compelling and thought-provoking.

This reviewer highlights The Sleeper Awakes as a classic dystopia with intriguing foresight into the future. They find the novel's exploration of a future society dominated by capitalist greed and mechanical force to be both compelling and thought-provoking. The vision of the future is remarkably prescient, and the narrative style is engaging. The novel's themes are relevant even today, making it a timeless piece of literature. The reviewer appreciates the depth and complexity of the novel's exploration of societal issues.

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    A curious dystopia full of intriguingly remarkable foresight at how the future might play ...

    The Sleeper Awakes is a fascinating and prescient account of a future dominated by capitalist greed and mechanical force.

    The vision of the future is remarkably prescient, and the narrative style is engaging.

The Times Literary Supplement · Michael Sherborne · 2023-01-01
fascinating 4.50

The novel is described as a fascinating and prescient account of a future dominated by capitalist greed and mechanical force. The reviewer appreciates the imaginative and compelling narrative.

Michael Sherborne highlights the novel's imaginative and compelling narrative, which offers a fascinating and prescient account of a future society. The reviewer appreciates the exploration of themes such as capitalist greed and the impact of mechanical force on society. The novel is seen as a thought-provoking piece that remains relevant due to its insightful social commentary. The reviewer also notes the engaging narrative style, which makes the book a compelling read.

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    Wildly imaginative and compelling, The Sleeper Awakes is a fascinating and prescient account of a future dominated by capitalist greed and mechanical force.

    The novel offers a thought-provoking exploration of societal structures and technologies.

    The engaging narrative style makes the book a compelling read.

Books & Boots · 2018-09-24
good 3.50

The novel's keynote is confusion, with the protagonist and those around him often thrown into disarray. The narrative style is engaging but the plot can be convoluted.

The reviewer notes that the keynote of The Sleeper Awakes is confusion, both for the protagonist and the people around him. This confusion is a central theme that adds depth to the narrative. They find the narrative style engaging, but the plot can be convoluted at times. The novel's exploration of a future society is imaginative, and the confusion theme adds a layer of complexity that keeps the reader engaged. However, the convoluted plot can be challenging to follow at times.

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    The keynote of Graham's experiences, and of the novel as a whole, is confusion.

    The people around him are very obviously thrown into confusion ...

    The narrative style is engaging, but the plot can be convoluted at times.

Vulpes Libris · 2017-05-05
mixed 3.00

The plot twist is predictable and leads to repetitive battle and escape scenes. The novel's exploration of a future society is intriguing but marred by these elements.

This reviewer found the pivotal plot twist in The Sleeper Awakes to be so obvious that it barely deserves the name. It leads to a series of repetitive battle and escape scenes that lose their impact. Despite this, they appreciate the novel's exploration of a future society dominated by capitalist greed and mechanical force. The vision of the future is both fascinating and prescient, showcasing Wells' remarkable foresight. However, the repetitive nature of the plot elements detracts from the overall enjoyment.

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    There is a pivotal plot 'twist' that is so obvious that it is barely deserving of the name, and this leads us to – yawn – another battle/escape ...

    The novel's exploration of a future society dominated by capitalist greed and mechanical force is both fascinating and prescient.

    The vision of the future is remarkable, but the repetitive plot elements detract from the overall enjoyment.

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