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pmurph2112's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
erinbarton's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
3.0
some good sci-fi spookiness but let down by its disappointingly cheerful ending
lacyk_reads's review against another edition
2.0
It was ok... a fun little read. None of the science seems remotely sound but it was a fun way to pass a couple afternoons. A little sexist but I think that goes with the time period in which it was written and even the characters are able to admit their lack of expectations for the "weaker sex" in one scene. But only in one scene.
I would recommend it for someone wanting a quick little read purely for entertainment.
I would recommend it for someone wanting a quick little read purely for entertainment.
kord's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
bennought's review against another edition
4.0
A very fun, though somewhat dated book. Based off of the relationships between the men and women, gender roles, and the general feel for life, it was very clearly written in the 1950s. While this does date the book, it also gives a really interesting snapshot into that world, the kind of monsters they could imagine, and just how they conceived of themselves. Definitely worth a read if you're into aliens or your stereotypical sci-fi thriller, both because this is a fun read and because you can see the influence this book has had on the genre since.
sorina_sfreja's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Great little book, full of thought-provoking ideas.
islandgypsygirl's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I don't know what to make of this.
It had a very ... kind of 50's or 60's vibe, I thought. I could almost picture out the fedoras the men were wearing, even though it was never mentioned. It just had that very mid-century feel about it. The narration and the sort of internal monologue, and the women and their "helplessness."
Even though this is an alien invasion story, it felt that this was more in the horror genre than sci-fi.
It had a very ... kind of 50's or 60's vibe, I thought. I could almost picture out the fedoras the men were wearing, even though it was never mentioned. It just had that very mid-century feel about it. The narration and the sort of internal monologue, and the women and their "helplessness."
Even though this is an alien invasion story, it felt that this was more in the horror genre than sci-fi.
grvhppr's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
radicalmguy's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0