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

The chilling novel account of a Martian invasion of London in the nineteenth century—a science fiction classic for all time.The War of the Worlds inspired the international bestseller The Map of the Sky by Félix J. Palma. As a gift to our readers,...

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Moods

adventurous 65%
dark 61%
tense 59%
mysterious 32%
reflective 27%
challenging 15%
emotional 10%
sad 8%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 34%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 16% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.57

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