A review by franklc29
Edison's Conquest of Mars by Garrett Putman Serviss

1.0

This book is an unauthorized sequel to the unauthorized American version of War of the Worlds and that should tell you basically everything you need to know about it. It is absolutely hilarious, perhaps even delightful, in it's old-timeiness and it's complete lack of imagination. The 19th century language is just perfect and the fact that the author has inserted himself as the main character and has made himself best friends with Thomas Edison, who was alive at the time of publication, is just incredible. I almost want to recommend this book because it is an experience unlike any other.