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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
6.5/10. There are some ideas in the book that seems very interesting. However, character work is not very strong and for some reason i felt the way the story was told a little amateurish. Definitley not as good as The Time Machine and The War of The Worlds.
dark
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
i really enjoy hg wells’ story ideas. this one was quite interesting but i don’t feel like the characters are relatable in any way (maybe because he is missing female characters through all his novels)..
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It’s not that I hated this book I was just very underwhelmed the writing wasn’t my favourite but it was okay I guess I’ve thankfully read great novels this year this one sadly wasn’t what I had originally expected.
3 stars. Audiobook.
What if the monster created itself by its own volition? Suddenly lacking the sympathy one has for the Frankensteins of the world truly changes your perspective as the reader.
The Imvisible Man tackles the idea of scientific hubris and the dangers that lie within. It didn’t blow me away, but I enjoyed myself quite a bit and enjoy the questions it postulates.
What if the monster created itself by its own volition? Suddenly lacking the sympathy one has for the Frankensteins of the world truly changes your perspective as the reader.
The Imvisible Man tackles the idea of scientific hubris and the dangers that lie within. It didn’t blow me away, but I enjoyed myself quite a bit and enjoy the questions it postulates.
adventurous
mysterious
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
The beginning was intriguing, yet the rest had me wondering how this book could be so short because it certainly didn't feel that way. Just an invisible man running around unreasonably angry and hurting people. Considering the year this was published, I'm sure it set some foundations for sci-fi, but as a whole, the story didn't quite hold up for me.
medium-paced
I really wanted to love this, but funnily enough, the book does the same thing I disliked from the 1934 movie.
Not only this, it also does, even to a much much lesser extent, the same issue I have with Dracula.
The thing is, for me, there are two parts from these types of stories that interest me most: the transformation and the torment of being in this state.
This book skips the transformation entirely, and we never get to see what Griffin was like before this apparent madness.
Also, we got the least information from his POV. At the very least, he's actually in the book (yes, Dracula, I'm looking at you), but I wish we would get more of his thoughts and feelings rather than everyone else's mom.
Also, a lot of this was strangely goofy, and it makes me wonder if the 30s film was actually quite accurate to the book.
My favourite part was actually the ending. Minor spoiler alert, I guess:
When he became visible and then the people looked at him astounded. When they saw he was young and handsome. But his face was contorted in agony. That was great, and I wanted more of that. In fact, to me, this scene was rushed. Anyway, I did like it, but I wish it was more.
Not only this, it also does, even to a much much lesser extent, the same issue I have with Dracula.
The thing is, for me, there are two parts from these types of stories that interest me most: the transformation and the torment of being in this state.
This book skips the transformation entirely, and we never get to see what Griffin was like before this apparent madness.
Also, we got the least information from his POV. At the very least, he's actually in the book (yes, Dracula, I'm looking at you), but I wish we would get more of his thoughts and feelings rather than everyone else's mom.
Also, a lot of this was strangely goofy, and it makes me wonder if the 30s film was actually quite accurate to the book.
My favourite part was actually the ending. Minor spoiler alert, I guess:
When he became visible and then the people looked at him astounded. When they saw he was young and handsome. But his face was contorted in agony. That was great, and I wanted more of that. In fact, to me, this scene was rushed. Anyway, I did like it, but I wish it was more.
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes