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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
Books like this are classics for a reason. There's something almost nostalgic about them even if you've never read them before. You can see how they are the ground works for great stories to come.
That being said, this is probably my least favorite classic I've read so far. I had a hard time getting into this one. Maybe it's because I didn't like the people in the first town but I didn't really enjoy the story until we got to the part that the invisible man told his story. I just think it's funny how the people of the town went on and on about how rude the stranger was meanwhile they entered rooms without knocking, tried to make small talk with someone who was clearly not interested, made fun of his for walking at night yet also were scared whenever they saw him, and constantly gossiped about him behind his back. Yes, he ended up being a genuine bad guy (not just a misunderstood villain) but honestly I was on his side with how annoying the people of Iping were. I think my biggest problem with the book (besides the antisemitism) was just the way H. G. Wells decided to tell the story. It was strange to have the book be in third person but not have the narrator be omniscient. There's a part of the book that something happens The invisible man straight up murders a man. His first murder. and the narrator basically goes "Wish we could have known what happened here but there's nobody here to recount the tale so we just have to guess. Moving on." I'm not saying third person stories have to have omniscient narrators but it's just an interesting choice. Especially in a sci-fi horror story. Sometimes not knowing can make things scarier but other times it dampness the scariness.
I love the character of the Invisible Man. I honestly wish we could have gotten more of him. An albino with anger issues turned mad scientist is such an interesting concept. There is no descent into evil, something I know some people were disappointed in but I feel not every story/character needs it, he's crazy from the start. He feels no remorse for his actions. He is willing to do anything and harm anything and everyone in order to get what he thinks he deserves. His only downfall is his own stupidity. He is one of those "dumbest smart person you'll ever met" types. I really think the book could have been more enjoyable if it was completely from his POV. (There's a reason everyone is loving the rude snippy Invisible Man face character at the new Epic universe at Universal). I know we already got a modern horror retelling of The Invisible Man but I'd love to see Universal remaking the original. Actually, I'd really love an animated version. I feel like this story is better in movie form surprising at that may be for me to say.
If you're wanting to read a short classic book, this is a good one to pick up. But if you aren't opposed to reading long I'd recommend just reading Dracula instead.
That being said, this is probably my least favorite classic I've read so far. I had a hard time getting into this one. Maybe it's because I didn't like the people in the first town but I didn't really enjoy the story until we got to the part that the invisible man told his story. I just think it's funny how the people of the town went on and on about how rude the stranger was meanwhile they entered rooms without knocking, tried to make small talk with someone who was clearly not interested, made fun of his for walking at night yet also were scared whenever they saw him, and constantly gossiped about him behind his back. Yes, he ended up being a genuine bad guy (not just a misunderstood villain) but honestly I was on his side with how annoying the people of Iping were. I think my biggest problem with the book (besides the antisemitism) was just the way H. G. Wells decided to tell the story. It was strange to have the book be in third person but not have the narrator be omniscient. There's a part of the book that something happens
I love the character of the Invisible Man. I honestly wish we could have gotten more of him. An albino with anger issues turned mad scientist is such an interesting concept. There is no descent into evil, something I know some people were disappointed in but I feel not every story/character needs it, he's crazy from the start. He feels no remorse for his actions. He is willing to do anything and harm anything and everyone in order to get what he thinks he deserves. His only downfall is his own stupidity. He is one of those "dumbest smart person you'll ever met" types. I really think the book could have been more enjoyable if it was completely from his POV. (There's a reason everyone is loving the rude snippy Invisible Man face character at the new Epic universe at Universal). I know we already got a modern horror retelling of The Invisible Man but I'd love to see Universal remaking the original. Actually, I'd really love an animated version. I feel like this story is better in movie form surprising at that may be for me to say.
If you're wanting to read a short classic book, this is a good one to pick up. But if you aren't opposed to reading long I'd recommend just reading Dracula instead.
Nothing actually to fault! not my typical pick but this was such a fun read, surprisingly gripping, and a really nice book to accompany me on my commute. Very glad to have read
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Was interesting to read the invisible man's inevitable descent into insanity. But was a bit drawn out with how long it took them to finally catch him. The number of missed opportunities were quite staggering, especially the first attempt to get him at Kemp's house.
Una historia clásica muy entretenida.
La narración es muy sencilla y fácil de comprender y la historia pues, es la que ya conocemos.
Es un muy buen libro, la manera en que se cuentan las cosas está bien, aunque debo admitir que no me gustó mucho que se soltara tanta información junta y tan rápido.
Siento que pudo haber tenido un mejor desarrollo este libro.
Y el final, bueno, a mitad del libro ya podía predecirlo, pero igual me gustó.
La narración es muy sencilla y fácil de comprender y la historia pues, es la que ya conocemos.
Es un muy buen libro, la manera en que se cuentan las cosas está bien, aunque debo admitir que no me gustó mucho que se soltara tanta información junta y tan rápido.
Siento que pudo haber tenido un mejor desarrollo este libro.
Y el final, bueno, a mitad del libro ya podía predecirlo, pero igual me gustó.
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Real footage of me genuinely tweaking after my experiment goes as planned and I turn invisible.
My glorious king Griffin is NOT the villain! He was just a little bit nostalgic (Reign of Terror) and despised from the bottom of his heart those stupid useless secondary characters. And he's NOT dead.
#livelaughlovegriffin
#livelaughlovegriffin
This was a fun read! The psychopathic nature of Griffin, the invisible man, was quite interesting to see unfold. I liked how it began, how it ended, and everything in between. Solid book!
There is nothing I love more than a story about a descent into madness, actually.
However, he didn't DESCEND into madness. He started the book already mad. My favorite part is the descent! I feel cheated. Where is the psychological anguish? The turning point? The desperation?
However, he didn't DESCEND into madness. He started the book already mad. My favorite part is the descent! I feel cheated. Where is the psychological anguish? The turning point? The desperation?
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's shit, but i like it idc
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:
Yes
Maybe interesting for its time, but this was garbage. Focused entirely on the physical and literal instead of the human story. Could’ve said a lot about isolation and loneliness but instead spent the majority of the book describing the way a chair would appear to float in the air or how footprints were being tracked due to mud on a clean floor.
funny
sad
tense
fast-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