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H. G. Wells considered Kipps his favorite work, and critics and readers consider it a masterpiece to this day. This epic social novel is a must-read for all literary fans. Kipps follows its protagonist Arthur “Artie” Kipps from childhood to old age and how the random events in his life—both good and bad—affect his social standing in society. He navigates through these problems as they challenge his moral and emotional being while he attempts to adapt to new situations.
Initially slow to sell, Wells had worked on Kipps for seven years and was extremely eager to succeed, harassing then publisher Macmillan with new advertising ideas. It worked. A decade later over a quarter of a million copies had been sold. The huge spike in sales cemented its place in history with rave reviews.
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"A wonderful little book you hardly expect from sf master H.G. Wells. But the saga of Arthur Kipps in (I believe) Edwardian England really lets us into the life of a working man. The film Half A Sixpence with Tommy Steele was based on this."
— Amy (4 out of 5 stars)
Kipps Listener Reviews
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" I think I enjoyed the film a lot more than I did the book. "
— Sally, 6/6/2013 -
" the boring stories they make you study at school. "
— Mana, 1/13/2013 -
" Read this at school in English Class, and i didn't like it much. "
— Ebony, 8/8/2012 -
" Sort of plotless and ambling, in a way. "
— Paul, 2/28/2012 -
" still remember the sketch of arty kipps "
— Shadan, 5/24/2011 -
" Half a Sixpence, Paramount musical is based on this book "
— Mary, 12/27/2010 -
" Delightful insight into the period, Wells mixes high quality humour and pathos with a generous measure accurately portrayed human nature. "
— Alaric, 11/21/2010 -
" Wonderful tale made better by the fact that Half a' Sixpence was base on it. It is through Well's non sci fi works that you see how great an author he really was. "
— Billy, 6/24/2010 -
" Been long wanting to get beyond H.G. Wells's admittedly wonderful science fiction. Amazing to think he was probably better known for his later novels during his lifetime. "
— Tom, 4/26/2010 -
" Really charming novel about class with lots of biographical info about Wells thrown in. Thoroughly enjoyable. I loved the ending. "
— Lauren, 1/29/2010 -
" Delightful insight into the period, Wells mixes high quality humour and pathos with a generous measure accurately portrayed human nature. "
— Alaric, 5/17/2009 -
" Wonderful tale made better by the fact that Half a' Sixpence was base on it. It is through Well's non sci fi works that you see how great an author he really was. "
— Billy, 2/10/2008
About H. G. Wells
H. G. Wells (1866–1946), born in Bromley, Kent, England, is known as the father of science fiction. He was also a prolific writer in other genres, including contemporary novels, history, and social commentary.
About Christopher Timothy
Christopher Timothy starred as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, the internationally renowned BBC television series based on Herriot’s work. A veteran of stage, screen, and television, Timothy is a winner of the prestigious Sir John Gielgud Scholarship and the Sir Laurence Olivier Award. He also coproduced and starred in a critically acclaimed film version of James Herriot’s Yorkshire.