The Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney

The Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Jack Finney

187 pages first pub 1955 (editions) user-added

fiction classics horror science fiction dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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For fans of enlightening science fiction and classic thrillers, The Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney is a gripping and unsettling tale of alien invasion and the human condition, perfect for readers who enjoy exploring the darker side of human nature and the resilience of the human spirit.

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On a quiet fall evening in the small, peaceful town of Mill Valley, California, Dr. Miles Bennell discovered an insidious, horrifying plot. Silently, subtly, almost imperceptibly, alien life-forms were taking over the bodies and minds of his neigh...

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Community Reviews

3.72
based on 1,739 reviews

Moods

tense: 76%

mysterious: 75%

dark: 54%

adventurous: 49%

hopeful: 10%

reflective: 10%

challenging: 8%

emotional: 6%

funny: 5%

inspiring: 4%

lighthearted: 2%

sad: 2%

informative: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

57% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

65% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

24% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
86% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

9% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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