The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells

The Invisible Man

H.G. Wells with James Adams (Narrator)

5 hours, 20 minutes first pub 1897 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous fast-paced

Description

The Invisible Man is a science fiction novella by H. G. Wells published in 1897. The Invisible Man of the title is Griffin, a scientist who has devoted himself to research into optics and invents a way to change a body's refractive index to that o...

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Moods

mysterious 69%
dark 53%
adventurous 46%
tense 43%
funny 12%
challenging 11%
reflective 10%
sad 6%
lighthearted 3%
emotional 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 34%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.37

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