" This work is one of H.G. Wells' more obscure titles, if my previous lack of familiarity with it is any indication. This was mildly entertaining but not particularly well written by today's standards. The novel's structure was poorly laid out, and the plot really feels like several separate stories grafted onto one another. Most of the characters are undeveloped and one-dimensional. The ending does not resolve any of the conflict nor tie up any loose threads. The few bright spots: like many of Wells' better-known works, this science fiction tale presages many of the scientific or cultural advances of the twentieth century, the language is a pleasure to read, and it is among the more literary of the early sci-fi works. As long as you're not expecting a classic when you sit down with this one, you'll find it to be a pleasant diversion. "
— David, 2/17/2014