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The War of the Worlds
by H. G. Wells
See it on Amazon1898Moderate readFast pace
What it is about
Martian cylinders land in southern England, and tripod war machines devastate everything in their path while an unnamed narrator tries to survive. Wells’s 1898 novel is one of the first stories of alien invasion.
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: Invasion · Fear · Survival
Screen adaptation
The War of the Worlds (1953) · War of the Worlds (2005)
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About the author
H. G. Wells3 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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