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193 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141024189
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 18 July 2012
Description
From the planet of war they came to conquer the Earth The night after a shooting star is seen streaking across the sky, a cylinder is discovered on Horsell Common. Fascinated and exhilarated, the local people approach the mysterious object armed ...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,286 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
tense 60%
mysterious 34%
reflective 27%
challenging 15%
emotional 11%
sad 9%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%
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: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | 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: 11% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, WarModerate
Blood, Animal death, GoreMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Child death193 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141024189
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 18 July 2012
Description
From the planet of war they came to conquer the Earth The night after a shooting star is seen streaking across the sky, a cylinder is discovered on Horsell Common. Fascinated and exhilarated, the local people approach the mysterious object armed ...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,286 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
tense 60%
mysterious 34%
reflective 27%
challenging 15%
emotional 11%
sad 9%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%
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: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | 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: 11% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, WarModerate
Blood, Animal death, GoreMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Child death