The War of the Worlds (Ad Classic) by H.G. Wells

The War of the Worlds (Ad Classic)

H.G. Wells with Alvim Corra (Illustrator), Frank R. Paul (Illustrator)

148 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

This edition includes artwork by Warwick Goble, commissioned by Pearsons Magazine in 1897, artwork by Alvim Correa for the L.Vandamme 500 copy limited edition in 1906 and cover art by Frank R. Paul, commissioned by Amazing Stories in 1927. "The Wa...

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Moods

adventurous 65%
dark 61%
tense 59%
mysterious 32%
reflective 27%
challenging 15%
emotional 10%
sad 8%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 33%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 15% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

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