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235 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141441030
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 04 May 2005
Description
The first modern tale of alien invasion, H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds remains one of the most influential science fiction novels ever published.The night after a shooting star is seen streaking through the sky from Mars, a cylinder is discov...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,112 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 60%
mysterious 33%
reflective 27%
challenging 15%
emotional 11%
sad 9%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 15% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, WarModerate
Animal death, Blood, GoreMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Sexism
235 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141441030
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 04 May 2005
Description
The first modern tale of alien invasion, H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds remains one of the most influential science fiction novels ever published.The night after a shooting star is seen streaking through the sky from Mars, a cylinder is discov...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,112 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
tense 60%
mysterious 33%
reflective 27%
challenging 15%
emotional 11%
sad 9%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 15% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, WarModerate
Animal death, Blood, GoreMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Sexism