The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells

The War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells with Orson Scott Card

fiction classics science fiction dark reflective slow-paced

285 pages | first published 1898

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H.G. Wells, in full Herbert George Wells, (born September 21, 1866, Bromley, Kent, England-died August 13, 1946, London), English novelist, journalist, sociologist, and historian best known for such science fiction novels as The Time Machine and T...
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Moods

adventurous 62%
dark 61%
tense 56%
mysterious 30%
reflective 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 9%
sad 7%
hopeful 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 38%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 14% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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