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# To be honest he was probably reflecting established public opinion at the time
but I suspect it's why the book has never been as famous as his others.
Other than that, it's my favourite H G Wells book.
The political commentary is also pretty blatant but interesting.
It would make a good film conversion.
(, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 22:10, archived)
# Yeah, I know what you mean.
It is very difficult to simply call some of these old books overtly racist. Unfortunately, it was generally held public opinion. Luckily it is not the case now.
(, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 22:14, archived)
# Here's the Gutenberg link:
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/775

Definitely worth a read.
(, Mon 7 Jul 2008, 22:18, archived)