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Science Fiction · DarkA scientist who makes himself invisible and loses his mind
The Invisible Man
by H. G. Wells
See it on Amazon1897Moderate readFast pace
What it is about
A mysterious bandaged stranger arrives at a village inn in Sussex, and soon it becomes clear he is a scientist who has found how to make himself invisible, with growing menace. Wells’s 1897 novel is short and gripping.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy science fiction built on big ideas, with a dark mood and a fast pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Science · Madness · Isolation
Screen adaptation
The Invisible Man (1933) · The Invisible Man (2020)
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About the author
H. G. Wells3 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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