The Time Machine

By: H. G. Wells

Narrated by: David McAlistair

The Time Machine is H.G. Wells' warning of what will befall mankind if capitalism continues to exploit workers for the benefits of the rich. As the Time Traveler theorizes, the working class has been pushed underground for so long that it has evolved into a distinct, nocturnal species. The upper class has remained above ground, and their advanced civilization, stocked with amenities, has turned them into weak, lazy, and dependent creatures. But at some point the underground group—the Morlocks—run out of food and are forced to hunt down the Eloi, which it now breeds like cattle.

Public Domain (P)2011 Cherry Hill Publishing

Great Story From the Birth of SciFi. Classic.

This story is a wonderful and exciting tale of Adventure. Early science fiction stories rarely stand the test of time as well as this one does. all the projections related to geometry and time travel are not horribly out of place. It is an intriguing to say the least. the narrator for this recording was perfect. I was a little surprised by the first hint of music during one of the chapter transitions but it didn't distract or seem too much out of place. This is one of the best audible downloads that I have ever heard. So glad I took time to revisit this classic! Afterthought: this story is a product of the time in which it was written and is told from the perspective of a white, aristocratic, englishmen scientist of the industrial revolution. Although it lacks in the "hard" scifi genre in how it glosses over the macanics of the machine, it holds together as a cohesive and believable story. The theoretical basis on which the concept of time travel is based hasn't changed much since the days of this story. Enjoy!

Classic Story

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

I have loved this book since my childhood, and its still gripping today as the first time I read it. This first person narrative tells us about the time-travelers journey into the future.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The Time Traveller, I love the journey he undertakes and his encounters with the future.

Which character – as performed by David McAlistair – was your favorite?

The Time Traveller and the Morlocks.

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

I love the concept, the thought and the representation of the future humanity

Any additional comments?

The author used the setting to talk about their times, the socio-political, religious, economic and scientific climate. Empirically, we still face many of the problems faced back then. No wonder this is a classic!

I love this story

one of my favorites well performed. this is one of my favorites story I read it as a kid.

Compelling

Superb writing but can be difficult to understand since it was written at the end of the 19th century. Very good subtext and observation on class, progress, and evolution. Quality literature. It's gripping science fiction once you get through the language and the structure and delivery kept me compelled to finish! Excellent novel

Time flowing like a river

H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine remains a remarkable blend of science fiction and social commentary. Despite being written more than a century ago, the story still feels imaginative and thought-provoking. Wells’ vision of the distant future and the divide between the Eloi and Morlocks creates a fascinating and sometimes unsettling adventure. The narration on Audible brings the classic to life beautifully, making it easy to appreciate the vivid imagery and timeless themes. A short but memorable listen that reminds you why H.G. Wells is considered one of the fathers of science fiction. ★★★★★