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I think it's important to remember when reading this book that it was published in 1890-something. It was the first book of its kind; it was ground breaking. Sure men from mars and heat rays sound stupid and cliched now, but Wells was a literary pioneer. His was the very first heat ray.

This book is bloody good. It is neither self-important nor bland; nor rushed, nor does it drag. I loved the ending - for the storyline to have circled in on itself was brilliant.

And if you buy this edition, do read the essays and notes on the authoer. They're very informative. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/33006596 to: Poppy Shakespeare (Paperback) by Clare Allan
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