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A Guerra dos Mundos by H.G. Wells

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lindseyhall44's review against another edition

challenging medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I can appreciate all this has done for science fiction, as well as its literary genius, but I don’t think this was for me! However, it was still a fun, Halloween read:)

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rachelunabridged's review against another edition

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adventurous tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

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luxxltyd's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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kurumipanda's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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jill_holly's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I have way too many thoughts about this book!

It's noted as the "grandaddy of sci-fi" and I can completely see that. I saw the beginnings of alien/monster invasion stories, dystopian worlds, and even nature/weird plant horror, which was unexpected.

What also struck me is how graphic it was. Considering it was written in 1898, I didn't expect it to go into the detail it did in some descriptions. I also noticed that while many things have changed in society, some things simply haven't. The arrogance of humanity that another species could conquer us, the reactions from panic to organization to religious fervour, and how some people think it won't impact them. In 1898 it was because info didn't move fast enough, but now, it might be the dearth of info and misinfo that harms us.

Note there's some casual sexism, but considering the time period, I expected worse.

Glad I finally read this classic, I'm sure it'll pop into my head as I continue to read horror and sci-fi!

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ruthmoog's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful tense fast-paced

5.0

I give this fiver with a caveat - it's relentless with place names. The book doesn't have a map, so you need to be very familiar with London and the surrounding areas to follow the locations you're given _throughout the book_ and I can imagine it would be not at all fun for anyone who is not from there.

But in spite of that, it's just an absolute banger!
Ethics, tension and hope in a gruesome uncanny setting.

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