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Tono-Bungay

H.G. Wells
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Tono-Bungay

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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H.G. Wells

Tono-Bungay

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

414

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Science Fiction

British Literature
Period
Victorian Era
Setting

England • Early 1900s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Tono-Bungay by H.G. Wells follows a person who navigates the complexities of the pharmaceutical industry through the creation and promotion of a questionable tonic. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist reflects on personal experiences and societal changes amid the backdrop of early 20th-century England, exploring themes of ambition, innovation, and the impact of capitalism.

Informative

Mysterious

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.8

1,482 ratings

49%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tono-Bungay by H.G. Wells is praised for its insightful critique of capitalism and the fleeting nature of success. The novel's prose and imaginative scope are commended, though some readers find its pacing uneven and the plot meandering. Overall, it's considered a thought-provoking exploration of society wrapped in a semi-autobiographical narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Tono-Bungay?

A reader who enjoys Tono-Bungay by H.G. Wells would likely appreciate satirical examinations of society and the rise of capitalism, similar to the style found in Dickens' Great Expectations or Sinclair's The Jungle. Fans of intricate character development and early 20th-century British literature would also find this novel appealing.

3.8

1,482 ratings

49%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

414

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Science Fiction

British Literature
Period
Victorian Era
Setting

England • Early 1900s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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