H.G. Wells was a true visionary of human nature, and this is clearly evident in 'The Croquet Player'. Though less than 100 pages in length, this story conveys the philosophical and existential dilemma that encompasses us all at one point or another, while still maintaining a chilling tone that leaves the reader trembling. In this story, it is not so much an external force that serves as an adversary, but rather the internal knowledge of human progress, and the implications that accompany such progress. I wont spoil the plot too much, given the brevity of the book, but I will say that it will leave the reader unable to put it down once it is begun, and the ending is an incredibly satisfying conclusion in regards to the character development of the main characters. It is difficult to expand on this book without revealing significant details about the plot and characters, of which there are not many, so I will end this review by saying that 'The Croquet Player' is both an entertaining and insightful read that will leave the reader in a state of introspection and satisfaction.
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