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The Invisible Man
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John Warner
My foray into science fiction began with H.G Wells’ novels. I’m surprised that I never read this one, especially since the power of invisibility would be tempting for a pubescent boy. The novel opens when a mysterious stranger seeks refuge and anonymity at a south English inn. The mystery is heightened since he is clad in a hat, sunglasses and an overcoat. His entire head is wrapped in bandages. In no time, he becomes the topic of conversation in the town, the residents wondering what happened t ...more
Jason McKinney
Aug 11, 2010 rated it liked it
Boring first half; exciting second half. Not quite what I expected, but still a good read.
Ketutar Jensen
Aug 31, 2020 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Poor cat...

I think I would have dusted everything with flour.
Did you know that flour is highly combustible? :-D
Cindy
Sep 19, 2016 rated it it was ok
Shelves: 2016
Not as interesting as I expected it to be but another "classic" checked off the list. ...more
Gaijinmama
Dec 01, 2009 rated it really liked it
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Dec 04, 2009 rated it liked it
Crannie
Aug 16, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Jessica
Oct 02, 2012 marked it as to-read
Tanya
Dec 29, 2012 marked it as to-read
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Maryam
Apr 02, 2013 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: science-fiction
K
May 23, 2014 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Amanda
Dec 23, 2014 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Maryam
Nov 11, 2015 added it
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Kelsey
Jul 27, 2019 marked it as to-read
Jocelyn
Dec 08, 2019 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Lucinda
Jul 07, 2020 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Christina
Dec 17, 2020 rated it liked it
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