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emilyhei's review against another edition
5.0
In the small town of Mill Valley, California the close knit community everyone knows everyone. When Dr. Miles Bennel begins receiving requests about checking on family members who are not acting normally. Miles keeps pushing it off to the local psychiatrist but when a friend of his shows him something that cannot be unseen, Miles begins to realize his town is in danger and is not sure how he and his friend Becky Driscoll will be able to get out before it is too late.
Chilling, really well done. Makes you think and there is a haunting quality to this story. What I thought was incredible about this story was the panic, it starts small in the beginning and it just increases with every turn of the page. Excellent read.
Chilling, really well done. Makes you think and there is a haunting quality to this story. What I thought was incredible about this story was the panic, it starts small in the beginning and it just increases with every turn of the page. Excellent read.
monkeyboystiff's review against another edition
4.0
Good read, exciting and easy despite being written in fifties.
arytaco's review against another edition
5.0
Jack Finney’s “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” would go on to inspire multiple motion pictures, but the original novel is a well-crafted piece of science fiction in its own right. Through its depiction of a fading town amidst the threat of a red scare-resembling paranoia plague, the novel is tight and gripping, with the reader turning the pages in the hopes of understanding the dilemma. Thoroughly original and enjoyable, the novel has plenty of insight to offer and ideas to explore, rounding out a genre mainstay.
linwin's review against another edition
5.0
Didn’t really expect to enjoy this as much as I did. Was on the edge of my seat through the entire book :)
zhaines's review against another edition
4.0
A classic science fiction novel that still holds the readers attention until the very end. A chilling invasion that is equal parts mystery, thriller, and fantasy. The values and social structure of the 1950s are present throughout, which will likely generate nostalgia for some and generational disconnect for others; however, each chapter provides anxious cliffhangers that will keep you hungry for more.
daiareads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.25
akookieforyou's review against another edition
4.0
*3.75*
Spookathon 2018
“The human mind is a strange and wonderful thing,” he said reflectively, “but I’m not sure it will ever figure itself out. Everything else, maybe—from sub-atomic particles to the universe—except itself.”
This book was very captivating; I could hardly put it down! It's not extremely scary, or horrific, in my opinion. But manages to keep a very creepy atmosphere. There's always this sense of unease and dread that I had while reading it. I highly enjoyed this classic, ans can't wait to watch the movie.
Spookathon 2018
“The human mind is a strange and wonderful thing,” he said reflectively, “but I’m not sure it will ever figure itself out. Everything else, maybe—from sub-atomic particles to the universe—except itself.”
This book was very captivating; I could hardly put it down! It's not extremely scary, or horrific, in my opinion. But manages to keep a very creepy atmosphere. There's always this sense of unease and dread that I had while reading it. I highly enjoyed this classic, ans can't wait to watch the movie.
jenhurst's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t think I would’ve been able to read this physically since it was so dry. But as an audiobook I found it very enjoyable. It’s a little outdated, but still enjoyable and if you are a fan of classic scifi or first contact with aliens I recommend it.