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In the Days of the Comet

by H. G. Wells

A comet transforms human consciousness while one young man confronts jealousy, war and social change.

7 hr estimatedB2–C1 Linden levelRead now availability18 chapters
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Overview

About this book

A jealous young man’s crisis unfolds as a comet transforms human consciousness and makes a new social order imaginable. The novel mixes utopian argument with period ideas about class, gender, empire and sexual relationships.

First published
1906
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

In the Days of the Comet is calibrated from 39,780 sampled words across 18 chapters: sentences average 18.2 words, 26.3% exceed 24 words and 7.3% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Medium-length sentences averaging 18.2 words, with 26.3% extending beyond 24 words

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

7.3% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 15 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice

Best starting point

Begin with chapter one

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Table of contents

18 chapters

  1. 01In the Days of the Comet · Part 121 min
  2. 02In the Days of the Comet · Part 220 min
  3. 03In the Days of the Comet · Part 320 min
  4. 04In the Days of the Comet · Part 421 min
  5. 05In the Days of the Comet · Part 521 min
  6. 06In the Days of the Comet · Part 620 min
  7. 07In the Days of the Comet · Part 721 min
  8. 08In the Days of the Comet · Part 822 min
  9. 09In the Days of the Comet · Part 922 min
  10. 10In the Days of the Comet · Part 1021 min
  11. 11In the Days of the Comet · Part 1121 min
  12. 12In the Days of the Comet · Part 1221 min
  13. 13In the Days of the Comet · Part 1321 min
  14. 14In the Days of the Comet · Part 1421 min
  15. 15In the Days of the Comet · Part 1521 min
  16. 16In the Days of the Comet · Part 1622 min
  17. 17In the Days of the Comet · Part 1721 min
  18. 18In the Days of the Comet · Part 1812 min
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