The War of the Worlds (Signet Classics)
by H.G. Wells
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Author: H.G. WellsAfterword: Isaac Asimov
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1986-12-02
ISBN: 0451522761
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: New American Library
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Book Review: A starter for any science-fiction newcomer.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book displays everything a science-fiction book must have. It's the ultimate story which has started a long line of science-fiction writing. The way Wells describes, so graphically, the surroundings and happenings makes you wonder if this has ever taken place. The actual story line is about Martians coming and trying to take over the planet because Mars is running out of supplies. You may think that this is just another alien invasion story, but it isn't. This novel is the FIRST alien invasion story. Every other story about aliens is copied from this. All the ideas gone into those stories have come from this book. He describes the Martians so graphically that they come alive. The people he meets, touch you. He describes them with enthusiasm and belief. They jump off the page. The destruction the Martians cause becomes a reality. He describes the darkness and the unthinkable thought that man will be wiped out. He rubs humanity into the ground and it doesn't look as if man will win. He also explains every scientific reasoning with his own knowledge. The first writer to have a scientifically based background. Yet his words do the talking. He makes you think there's no return. Is there? Does humanity live to fight another day? Read it. The best science-fiction book ever to be written!
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