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Plot Summary:
In 1999 London, David Lambert, a jilted museum curator, discovers H.G. Wells's time machine and uses it to travel far into the next millennium. He explores a drastically altered, overgrown, and menacing future Earth, which has been decimated by an unknown civil war.
Themes:
The novel explores themes of environmental limits, overpopulation, and societal collapse, projecting present-day trends into a tragic future. It also delves into David's personal journey, revisiting his past relationships and obsessions, particularly with his friend Bird and the Egyptologist Anita.
Literary Style:
It is described as a witty, ambitious, and imaginative work of speculative fiction, blending elements of adventure, cultural satire, and a dark vision of the future.
Plot Summary:
In 1999 London, David Lambert, a jilted museum curator, discovers H.G. Wells's time machine and uses it to travel far into the next millennium. He explores a drastically altered, overgrown, and menacing future Earth, which has been decimated by an unknown civil war.
Themes:
The novel explores themes of environmental limits, overpopulation, and societal collapse, projecting present-day trends into a tragic future. It also delves into David's personal journey, revisiting his past relationships and obsessions, particularly with his friend Bird and the Egyptologist Anita.
Literary Style:
It is described as a witty, ambitious, and imaginative work of speculative fiction, blending elements of adventure, cultural satire, and a dark vision of the future.
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