192 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0375759239
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 12 March 2002
Description
With H.G. Wells’ other novels, The War of the Worlds was one of the first and greatest works of science fiction ever to be written. Even long before man had learned to fly, H.G. Wells wrote this story of the Martian attack on England. These uneart...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,143 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
tense 55%
mysterious 31%
reflective 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 9%
sad 8%
hopeful 6%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 15% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, WarModerate
Animal death, Blood, GoreMinor
Child death, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts
192 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0375759239
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 12 March 2002
Description
With H.G. Wells’ other novels, The War of the Worlds was one of the first and greatest works of science fiction ever to be written. Even long before man had learned to fly, H.G. Wells wrote this story of the Martian attack on England. These uneart...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,143 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
tense 55%
mysterious 31%
reflective 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 9%
sad 8%
hopeful 6%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 78% | A mix: 15% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, WarModerate
Animal death, Blood, GoreMinor
Child death, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts