The Sleeper Awakes

Written by H G Wells

Narrated by Multiple Narrators

One of H. G. Wells' dystopian science fiction novels, The Sleeper Awakes deals with a topic we have seen on film so many times: a man falls into a coma as a result of the medication he takes for his insomnia and wakes up 203 years later to a London and a world he doesn't know anymore.

Many things have changed since Graham took his sleeping pills. He became wealthy while he was asleep - his inheritance was handled by trustees who used the money to successfully establish a new world order.

Graham's awakening causes a lot of confusion - Graham himself is completely disoriented in the beginning and everyone around him is confused by the unexpected event.

An Author's Republic audio production.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Author's Republic
• Release date: Mar 31, 2017
• ISBN: 9781518946271

H G Wells

H.G. Wells (1866–1946) was an English novelist who helped to define modern science fiction. Wells came from humble beginnings with a working-class family. As a teen, he was a draper’s assistant before earning a scholarship to the Normal School of Science. It was there that he expanded his horizons learning different subjects like physics and biology. Wells spent his free time writing stories, which eventually led to his groundbreaking debut, The Time Machine. It was quickly followed by other successful works like The Island of Doctor Moreau and The War of the Worlds.

Reviews for The Sleeper Awakes

[Arthur Carpenters · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This novel explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of technological progress, as well as the ways in which technology can be used to control and manipulate society.

[Perry Mcdonalds · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Sleeper Awakes is a classic work of science fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into a dystopian future, while also serving as a platform for social commentary and critique. With its imaginative storytelling, thought-provoking themes, and engaging characters, the novel continues to resonate with readers more than a century after its initial publication.

[kenny · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Throughout the novel, Wells explores themes of power, control, and resistance. He examines the ways in which power can corrupt individuals and institutions, and the importance of individual agency and collective action in the face of oppression.

[Shiella D. · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Sleeper Awakes is a science fiction novel written by H.G. Wells, first serialized in 1898 and published as a novel in 1910. It tells the story of a man named Graham, who falls into a deep sleep in 1897 and awakens in the year 2100 to find himself in a radically transformed world.

[Kaleb Daniels · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

At its core, "The Sleeper Awakes" is a character-driven narrative that follows Graham's journey of awakening, self-discovery, and rebellion against the oppressive regime that rules the future world.

[Roldan Mamaspas · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Through the lens of science fiction, Wells offers insights into the social and political issues of his own time, including the growing divide between the wealthy elite and the working class, the power of mass media and propaganda, and the dangers of authoritarianism.

[Murielle · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The novel's exploration of social and political issues makes it appealing to readers interested in social commentary and critique.

[Shiembie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Set in a future where a capitalist society has evolved into a rigid and oppressive dictatorship, The Sleeper Awakes presents a dystopian vision of the 22nd century. The novel explores themes of social inequality, political corruption, and the dangers of unchecked technological progress.