240 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141441030
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 04 May 2005
Description
The first modern tale of alien invasion, H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds remains one of the most influential science fiction novels ever published.The night after a shooting star is seen streaking through the sky from Mars, a cylinder is discov...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,713 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
tense 55%
mysterious 30%
reflective 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 9%
sad 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 79% | A mix: 14% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2%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
Blood, Animal death, Animal crueltyMinor
Child death, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts
240 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141441030
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 04 May 2005
Description
The first modern tale of alien invasion, H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds remains one of the most influential science fiction novels ever published.The night after a shooting star is seen streaking through the sky from Mars, a cylinder is discov...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,713 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
tense 55%
mysterious 30%
reflective 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 9%
sad 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 79% | A mix: 14% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2%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
Blood, Animal death, Animal crueltyMinor
Child death, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts