The Time ShipsThe Time Ships
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What it's about
This sequel to H. G. Wells's The Time Machine picks up where the original left off: the Time Traveller sets out again to rescue Weena, the girl he lost in the distant future, but finds that history has changed, and is drawn into an enormous journey across alternate timelines and the whole history of the universe.
Why it's worth reading
It was a Hugo finalist and was authorized by the Wells estate. It's a mind-expanding adventure.
You'll love it if you liked
The War of the Worlds
The Gods Themselves
Rendezvous with RamaGood to know
It's best after reading The Time Machine.
By the numbers
- Readers34 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics25 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller9 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #246 of the 313 science fiction books we rank
- #367 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #1324 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2427 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Time Ships worth reading?
Yes. It was a Hugo finalist and was authorized by the Wells estate. It ranks #2,427 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 59.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Time Ships about?
This sequel to H. G. Wells's The Time Machine picks up where the original left off: the Time Traveller sets out again to rescue Weena, the girl he lost in the distant future, but finds that history has changed, and is drawn into an enormous journey across alternate timelines and the whole history of the universe.
How long does it take to read The Time Ships?
About 14 hours (544 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Time Ships?
If you liked it, try The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells, The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov or Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke.