The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells

The War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells

208 pages first pub 1898 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

For a time I believed that mankind had been swept out of existence, and that I stood there alone, the last man left alive. When an alien capsule lands on Horsell Common, Woking, crowds of astonished onlookers gather. But wonder soon turns to terro...

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Moods

adventurous 63%
dark 61%
tense 55%
mysterious 31%
reflective 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 9%
sad 8%
hopeful 6%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 36%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 15% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

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