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War of the Worlds - H.G. Wells |
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07/07/01 (84 review reads) |
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Advantages: Extremely enjoyable to read!, Wonderful descriptions and imagery used, A true classic!!!!!!!
Disadvantages: A little too short, This book yearns for a sequal(Any offers?)
Herbert George Wells is the master!
When it comes to any kind of book, film or product you just can't beat the classics and Wells' 'The War of the worlds' is an A grade example. Eat your heart out Star Trek, Babylon 5 and the X Files, when the time comes for real science fictional enjoyment I suggest you reach for a copy of what has to be one of Wells' most interesting and most famous works. Wells' uniqe form of integrity and masterful writing skills become evident by the fact that he is the first novelist to be open minded enough to consider the possibility of life other than on Earth. Indeed Wells would have been scrutinized upon greatly by his peers for such a suggestion in a maror that is comparable to Columbus or Darwin.
Set in the suburbanized, claustrophobe of victorian Surrey, Wells follows the first person experiences of himself caught in a series of events which are truly out of this world. Wells is portrayed as a young journalist who's world is shattered by what lands on Horsell Common in Woking, Surrey during the autumn of 1898. "A cylinder, perhaps thirty yards across, with faint sounds of movement coming from within."
In my view the opinions given in this book are definately light years ahead of the standard writing ideas of 1898. I cannot possibly imagine how Wells would react if he realised the extremeties of 'The War of the Worlds' over the last one hundred years. It has been the insignia for countless other projects which include Orson Welles 1938 radio broadcast, responsible for the evacuation of half of America's east coast. Jeff Waynes 1979 musical smash which included participation by such names as 'Thin Lizzie's' Phil Lynot, Richard Burton and David Essex. A 1953 film was produced as well as an american TV series.
I firmly believe that 'War of the Worlds' deserves the top spot
alongside such classics as 'War and Peace', 'Moby Dick' and the Bible. It is well worth a read, make sure you do or you may regret it. Enjoy
The Thundrechild
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