The Time Machine

Like many books, it's not fair to judge a book by books that came afterwards or today's sensibilities. “The Time Machine” is a Victorian time travel book, framed as a rousing tale told by a scientist during an evening dinner with friends.

For its time, the novella is revolutionary. Although Dickens and Twain beat Wells to the time traveling take, they didn't include a machine that the main character controlled. The book is a product of its time, certainly, including the colonial attitude of The Time Traveller, but it is, nonetheless, an exciting adventure that science still hasn't solved today. Just enjoy the ride.