3.4k reviews for:

The Invisible Man

H.G. Wells

3.39 AVERAGE

kai_absurdus's review against another edition

4.0

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Classics aren’t that bad

rob_c's review against another edition

4.0

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I’m not sure if Wells’ talent progressed and developed over the three books of his I’ve read to date, but I suspect the fact that each book bears a unique quality is deliberate and more down to talent. Wells presents each book, from The Time Machine to The War of the Worlds and now The Invisible Man, in quite different ways, using a unique voice for each. Personally, the last of these three is my current favourite, possessing many of the literary traits I enjoy from this period.

But, and although I can see exactly why Wells explored the depths of invisibility and its disadvantages, I have to admit I think he dragged things out just a little too long. Perhaps a short story would have been more impactful, although not as contemplative.

All in all, this is a great read, even if the characters can seem a little comical by today’s standards, and if you’re looking at reading Wells for the first time, this is the perfect place to start.

spvsarah's review against another edition

4.0

dark reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

t0ll3l3g3's review against another edition

3.0

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The story of the Ring of Gyges updated to late 19th century England by the father of science fiction.

emmie_adventurer's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark funny slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

venti's review against another edition

2.0

challenging funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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wasn’t really my thing

mokacat's review against another edition

2.0

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

brittanyrader13's review against another edition

2.5

medium-paced

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

leaf_carton's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

suzanjackson's review against another edition

4.0

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I enjoyed this classic sci fi adventure - plenty of suspense and a sense of humor, too! Read my full review at:

http://bookbybook.blogspot.com/2017/11/fiction-review-invisible-man.html