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Recently I read a book by Rebecca West. The biography mentioned a long-lasting affair with H. G. Wells which produced a son. So I decided to read a book by H. G. Wells.
My edition of the book was published by Scholastic and indicated that it was written at a 5th grade level, for ages 9-13. This is quite amazing since there were words in the book I don't remember ever seeing in my decades of reading. There were references to historical sites and events that few, if any children in the USA, would k ...more
My edition of the book was published by Scholastic and indicated that it was written at a 5th grade level, for ages 9-13. This is quite amazing since there were words in the book I don't remember ever seeing in my decades of reading. There were references to historical sites and events that few, if any children in the USA, would k ...more
It is hard to find a proper way to describe The Invisible Man. It is so much more than early science fiction it is a warning about the loss of humanity in a person.
Griffin became the invisible man by choice and quickly descended into madness. I think that he had to have been a least a bit mad before. He stole money from his father, resulting in his old man killing himself. Then he proceeded to drink the potion even after hearing the cat screaming in pain when he did the same to it. The man was ...more
Griffin became the invisible man by choice and quickly descended into madness. I think that he had to have been a least a bit mad before. He stole money from his father, resulting in his old man killing himself. Then he proceeded to drink the potion even after hearing the cat screaming in pain when he did the same to it. The man was ...more
I'm sure I read this during my school years as i rembered parts during reading.
Still as enjoyable today. ...more
Still as enjoyable today. ...more
I enjoyed it. However, the invisible man is a one-dimensional character-huge jerk.
This book is decades ahead of its time, great writing coupled with an engrossing story. Originally published in 1897, still enjoyable in 2019!
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