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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
A reoccurring theme I've found with me reading sci-fi is that I usually enjoy the questions the medium raises more so than the thing itself - and that is still the case here.
After turning himself invisible, Griffin attempts to reverse the process, but finds himself engaged against all others when he goes to extremes to keep himself safe.
I really enjoyed how the characters (mainly, Griffin) and the plot became more complex as the story went on, because sci-fi raises difficult ideas, like who is in their rights to defend themselves, and how fear can influence our actions towards others. The morality of the book is pretty clear, but I liked the ambiguity and imperfectness of parts of it, likethe science behind invisibility still being studied after Griffin's death and his human body being revealed during his death . It added a touch of cynicism, almost, to the book which tied it together well for me. It isn't a happy story, but it does question what actions humanity would take.
The only real downside was that at around 200 pages, I wasn't super-invested in the characters, though I'm not sure I was supposed to be. If it weren't for the philosophical questions, I wouldn't be interested at all, since the style wasn't really my taste.
After turning himself invisible, Griffin attempts to reverse the process, but finds himself engaged against all others when he goes to extremes to keep himself safe.
I really enjoyed how the characters (mainly, Griffin) and the plot became more complex as the story went on, because sci-fi raises difficult ideas, like who is in their rights to defend themselves, and how fear can influence our actions towards others. The morality of the book is pretty clear, but I liked the ambiguity and imperfectness of parts of it, like
The only real downside was that at around 200 pages, I wasn't super-invested in the characters, though I'm not sure I was supposed to be. If it weren't for the philosophical questions, I wouldn't be interested at all, since the style wasn't really my taste.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
first ever finished audiobook! the reading was great and the plot was fine minus two stars for antisemitism
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
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:
Complicated
I tried reading this book more times than I can count over the past few years. I never make it past the first 50ish pages. I think it's time to put it in the DNF pile.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
sad
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
(I read a simplified edition, so I won't comment on grammar/vocabulary.)
This was great. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting, mainly with regards to the protagonist and the atmosphere: in some chapters I felt like I was reading a pantomime, in others a horror story.
I really enjoyed it and if I can find a non-simplified edition I'd love to read it again.
This was great. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting, mainly with regards to the protagonist and the atmosphere: in some chapters I felt like I was reading a pantomime, in others a horror story.
I really enjoyed it and if I can find a non-simplified edition I'd love to read it again.