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The Wheels of Chance (Best H.G. Wells Books) Hardcover

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Although H G Wells is best known for his science fiction stories he was also a serious commentator on the political scene surrounding World War I. H G Wells (1686 - 1846) wrote both fiction and non-fiction. He worked in many genres including novels, history, and social commentaries. The Wheels of Chance a Bicycling Idyll was written when the bicycle was beginning to become very popular. The years 1890 -1905 saw bicycles becoming a part of social changes in England. People could move quickly and rigid class structure was beginning to crumble.

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Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1642262676
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1642262674
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.56 x 8 inches

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Stephen L. Singer

Great book!

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2012

H.G. wells is the master of modern fiction all of his books i have read have been outstanding! I can't recommend this edition enough ! You will thoroughly enjoy this great work ! From cover to cover you will be up reading till its finished finally putting it back on the shelf is like leaving an old friend. All of his works have been amazing from his predictions to the future, science fiction and even the psychological thrillers i have loved them all.H.G. Wells is a must for anyone's reading list so much of his work is so important through the ages you must read his works.

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Tony Goedde

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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2016

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Nice story about the changes going on in England with the invention of the bicycle.

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Bruno

Charming and neglected masterpiece.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2023

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A neglected masterpiece by HG Wells, that is charming to its core, and which captures a unique period of English life. This is a time when cyclists had the roads almost to themselves, and young men of humble class like Mr Hoopdriver were able to bestride them like knights, seeking damsels in distress to save, and romantic adventures that were boundless. Or at least, bounded only by the social constraints that were finally being swept away, for women, and to a much lesser extent for young men like Hoopdriver. For the sympathetic hero, a young drapery assistant, has his eyes opened to beauty and to the possibilities of life, in the pretty young form of Jessie. But we wonder at the end, when he has to return to his life of drudgery, if he will ever be able to finally escape it. Perhaps, like Wells himself, he did.

O.C. Goveia

Wheels of Chance

Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2013

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Language is a bit dated with quite a bit of English slang that some might not be familiar with. Great story, as much about English society at the beginning of the 20th century as it is about cycling. Nice twist at the end.

moonwillow

H.G.Wells predicts again.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2015

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While the main characters proceed on cycles the cycles themselves do not feature too large in the story.
This tale is more about how the cycle would break down the social class barriers that existed to hold back many of the population as it did when written.
This enchanting tale then proves yet again the foresight of HG.Wells in being able to observe and predict the likely outcome, of what was happening during his lifetime, in the future.
And even if you're not interested in cycling the prospect of a chase/manhunt, with its comic asides should keep you captivated.

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Three Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2015

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Thorgrim

Superb cycle story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2014

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This is my favourite non-science fiction story by HG Wells. The hero is a drapers assistant just like the heroes of Kipps and Mr Polly. The book is much better than Kipps and at least as good, if not better than Mr Polly.

Hoopdriver sets out on his wobbly bicycle on his annual holiday - a tour of the South Downs. He meets and falls in love with the young Lady in Grey and assists her to escape "the cad with the flaxen moustache". There is much humour and pathos and it also gives us an insight into the rigid class distinctions of Edwardian England. Sad and funny and a delight for anyone who enjoys cycling. It would make a great film!

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