The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells

The War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells

208 pages first pub 1898 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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For a time I believed that mankind had been swept out of existence, and that I stood there alone, the last man left alive. When an alien capsule lands on Horsell Common, Woking, crowds of astonished onlookers gather. But wonder soon turns to terro...

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Moods

adventurous 66%
dark 63%
tense 60%
mysterious 34%
reflective 27%
challenging 15%
emotional 11%
sad 9%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 46%
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: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

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