The War of the Worlds
by H. G. Wells
Taste attributes: science fictionmonster/alien/supernaturalhorrordisasterfresh & originalimaginarysimplelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardy
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly science-fiction novel that is fresh and wide-ranging. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.8 / 5
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About This Book
The ultimate science fiction classic: for more than one hundred years, this compelling tale of the Martian invasion of Earth has enthralled readers with a combination of imagination and incisive commentary on the imbalance of power that continues to be relevant today.
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- Author
- H. G. Wells
- Published
- 1898
- Pages
- 206
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