I thought it was interesting to read a character like this from H.G. Wells. It was completely unlike anything I've read from him in the past, but I enjoyed it. I liked Ann's snappy personality and even though she's been called a feminist by other readers, I don't know that I'd use that word, but I can see why the book has been given that label. I have some issues with a few of the plot points, but generally, it was a decent book.