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tamandua's review against another edition
3.0
this is about toxic masculinity and male entitlement you can’t convince me otherwise
chloe_green090's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bethanysimm110's review against another edition
4.0
I grew up watching all of the old black-and-white movies based on H.G. Wells's novels. It is rather sad that I'm just now beginning to read them.
The Invisible Man is one of the Sci-Fi classics that really kick-started the genre. It details the story of an English scientist who renders himself invisible. Wells then allows us to analyze the emotional and mental strain such a life would impose on an invisible man.
This was a fun read. It's short and fast-paced. If this novel was written more recently, it would have received a 3-star rating. However, the language used in this novel is far more modern than that used in Well's time, allowing this book to be a very accessible classic. I also rated more generously because of the significance this book and author have had to the Sci-Fi genre, both in the literary and cinematic world.
I recommend this novel to those who enjoy cult-classic movies, horror, mystery, and thrillers.
The Invisible Man is one of the Sci-Fi classics that really kick-started the genre. It details the story of an English scientist who renders himself invisible. Wells then allows us to analyze the emotional and mental strain such a life would impose on an invisible man.
This was a fun read. It's short and fast-paced. If this novel was written more recently, it would have received a 3-star rating. However, the language used in this novel is far more modern than that used in Well's time, allowing this book to be a very accessible classic. I also rated more generously because of the significance this book and author have had to the Sci-Fi genre, both in the literary and cinematic world.
I recommend this novel to those who enjoy cult-classic movies, horror, mystery, and thrillers.
sarahbc93_'s review against another edition
2.0
Oh, this was way longer than it really needed to be. Way longer. Absolutely could have done with being a good 20-25% shorter and then it wouldn’t have felt so tedious to get to the end of.
I do see why the character of Griffin has become a famous science fiction character but damn did I get bored of this. And he’s so angry too, for what reason? You’re being a dick to people Griffin, of course they’re going to be dicks back to you.
I do see why the character of Griffin has become a famous science fiction character but damn did I get bored of this. And he’s so angry too, for what reason? You’re being a dick to people Griffin, of course they’re going to be dicks back to you.
_k5_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ivy_wisteria's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-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
2.0
staciestacy's review against another edition
4.0
It took a bit to get going, but since it is a fast read, it wasn’t too bad. Good story, though basically the same as every version I have seen in TV and movies.
kontkristof's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75