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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
4.5/5
¡¡¡¡! Sólo había visto la película de Spielberg cuando salió y hasta el día de hoy la encuentro entretenida pero jamás me esperé quedar tan metida en el libro!!!!!!!!! Amo que por un lado diga que los invasores eran asquerosos y horribles y deformes y ew pero que al mismo tiempo diga bueno uwu quizás otros animales nos vean de la misma manera quién sabe no los juzguemos tan tajantemente jiji ^-^.
Sabía de las adaptaciones de Orson Welles pero wow este libro es del siglo XIX!! his MIND.
Qué gran historia realmente, sólo no le pongo un 5 porque me desilusionó que sobrevivieran los humanos u-u
¡¡¡¡! Sólo había visto la película de Spielberg cuando salió y hasta el día de hoy la encuentro entretenida pero jamás me esperé quedar tan metida en el libro!!!!!!!!! Amo que por un lado diga que los invasores eran asquerosos y horribles y deformes y ew pero que al mismo tiempo diga bueno uwu quizás otros animales nos vean de la misma manera quién sabe no los juzguemos tan tajantemente jiji ^-^.
Sabía de las adaptaciones de Orson Welles pero wow este libro es del siglo XIX!! his MIND.
Qué gran historia realmente, sólo no le pongo un 5 porque me desilusionó que sobrevivieran los humanos u-u
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
“By the toll of a billion deaths man has bought his birthright of the earth, and it is his against all comers.”
Of all of H.G. Wells’ groundbreaking science fiction novels, "War of the Worlds" is arguably his best, at least for me. It strikes a perfect balance between thrilling alien horror, philosophical depth, and razor-sharp social commentary, wrapped in gripping prose that hasn’t dulled in over a century.
At first glance, the book is nihilistic and unrelenting. The Martian invasion feels overwhelming and merciless, and Wells does not spare us from the stark reality of powerlessness. Humanity is reduced to fleeing animals, and civilization crumbles beneath an enemy that sees no value in negotiation or mercy. The Martians, cold and mechanical, seem like an unstoppable force and for a long stretch of the novel, hope feels entirely absent. It’s harrowing, even bleak.
But Wells does something remarkable by the end. He turns that despair on its head, not through grand acts of heroism or human victory, but through a quiet, almost cosmic irony. The Martians are defeated not by our weapons, but by Earth's most unassuming inhabitants: bacteria. And in the aftermath, we are left with a world changed not just physically, but spiritually.
Rather than portraying humanity as simply lucky survivors, Wells paints us as altered, humbled, yes, but also more connected and evolved. The trauma of the invasion becomes a catalyst for reflection and, possibly, unity. The final pages hint at a more introspective and cooperative species, one that no longer sees itself as the unquestioned master of its domain, but rather a part of a larger, more fragile ecosystem.
In the end, "War of the Worlds" becomes a story not just of alien invasion, but of human transformation. Its pessimism gives way to a quiet, grounded optimism, one earned through loss and reflection. It's this emotional arc, from despair to hope, that makes it my favorite of Wells’ works. It leaves you haunted, but also strangely inspired.
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-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:
No
Being published in 1898, H.G. Wells wrote a science fiction novel that was way ahead of its time. He perfectly crafted a story of an alien invasion that mirrors David vs. Goliath in which all of Englands military might is no match for the Martians superior intellect and technology. Ultimately, the mighty Martians despite their superiority were defeated by Earths oldest and smallest organisms, bacteria. The novel also reflects humans nature and our tendencies. Our sense of security and position on the hierarchy of the animal kingdom is squashed. All throughout various characters responses to the attack reflect the different ways humans react to stress and the uncertain.
The premise and story itself is flawless, especially considering the time. With that said, this was a rather difficult read at times. I often found myself having to reread sentences or entire paragraphs to fully grasp what he was trying to say. As perfect of a premise as this is, I felt it lacked in some areas as most of the Martians attack in the story was just people running away. As someone not from England, the continuous descriptions of the exact physical location of the narrator, Martians etc through city and street names very confusing. I did however find the reference map at the back of the book which I will be utilizing next time I read this.
The premise and story itself is flawless, especially considering the time. With that said, this was a rather difficult read at times. I often found myself having to reread sentences or entire paragraphs to fully grasp what he was trying to say. As perfect of a premise as this is, I felt it lacked in some areas as most of the Martians attack in the story was just people running away. As someone not from England, the continuous descriptions of the exact physical location of the narrator, Martians etc through city and street names very confusing. I did however find the reference map at the back of the book which I will be utilizing next time I read this.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
“the birth of science-fiction literature” yeah you can tell its the first one lol.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Short and sweet. Not much progression of plot, as is common with books of this era. Interesting to see how strongly this book has influenced much of today’s sci-fi.