The War of the Worlds by Arthur C. Clarke, H.G. Wells

The War of the Worlds

Arthur C. Clarke, H.G. Wells

fiction classics science fiction dark reflective slow-paced

112 pages | first published 1898

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When an army of invading Martians lands in England, panic and terror seize the population. As the aliens traverse the country in huge three-legged machines, incinerating all in their path with a heat ray and spreading noxious toxic gases, the peop...
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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?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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