A review by cursed_sapphire
The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells

adventurous dark reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This book was tense and had me on the edge of my seat constantly. The beginning was a bit dry, but beyond that I was hooked. This is a true sci-fi horror novel- the constant fear for survival, wondering if there will ever be a moment of peace... And there was just enough substance behind it to elevate it higher than typical fun, pulpy sci-fi. 

The characters are all a bit simple, but serve the narrative and themes well. I can't say I was extremely attached to any of them, but I can say they served their purposes well, serving more as vehicles for the reader to experience the tense situation through.

Overall I have to say this is one of the classics I'm delighted to find is a classic for a reason. I look forward to future forays into the works of H.G. Wells, and can easily reccomend this book to anyone looking for a tense book about a doomsday scenario that is somehow as fun as it is hopeless. 
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