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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
I found this book engaging and enjoyable. The character of Griffin was an unusual and disturbing villain, and while the science in this book was questionable, it did not take away from the overall reading experience.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Someone manages to turn himself into the Cloak of Invisibility from Harry Potter.
A classic that still can stand on it’s own. Part thriller and part mystery.
Boooooring. The least successful of Wells's early sf. If you're looking for a good introduction to Wells, I recommend War of the Worlds.
dark
tense
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book. It was one of those quick reads for me. Wells builds a tense atmosphere that feels threatening, and very real. The Invisible Man is a scary man. I understand now why he was turned into more of a horror character than a sci-fi character.
This particular edition had a strange introduction by Adam Roberts, where he completely misunderstands Platonic philosophy, and creates a straw man Plato. There was also a very random, out of nowhere use of the n-word, that was quite shocking, as was an instance of anti-semitism. I understand it was a different time, but still, it’s shocking and unexpected.
This particular edition had a strange introduction by Adam Roberts, where he completely misunderstands Platonic philosophy, and creates a straw man Plato. There was also a very random, out of nowhere use of the n-word, that was quite shocking, as was an instance of anti-semitism. I understand it was a different time, but still, it’s shocking and unexpected.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
Guys I read this as a kid and all I remember is that it scared the shit out of me and I really enjoyed reading the ramblings of a mad person (the main character) in 19th century English.
Wish they made the 30 page exposition dump invisible instead