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m_oldy 's review for:

The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
2.5
challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Interesting to read after watching the 2005 movie. I can definitely see where Spielberg got lots of the inspiration but I certainly appreciate the liberties taken in the movie. The book’s writing style and characters make the themes get muddy and lost, something that doesn’t happen in the movie. The movie is a truly unsettling and scary experience.