They came from outer space--Mars, to be exact. With deadly heat-rays and giant fighting machines they sweep over Earth, destroying everything in their paths. A special re-release to coincide with the major new television series!
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They came from outer space--Mars, to be exact. With deadly heat-rays and giant fighting machines they sweep over Earth, destroying everything in their paths. A special re-release to coincide with the major new television series!
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Add this copy of War of the Worlds to cart. $4.61, good condition, Sold by Solr Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Skokie, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Tor Books.
I bought this as a gift for grandchildren. I have not heard if they have read it. MJB
Jonathan
Sep 2, 2011
Genesis
One of the first great alien invasion stories. Brilliantly written, the book is able to capture the bitter raw human struggle for survival. As well as creating a scenario that appeals to reason. Excellent book that any fan of Sci-Fi or classic literature must read.
RKK916
Nov 19, 2009
Okay
I was actually a bit disappointed in this book.
Maybe I expected too much. I found there were too many detailed descrpitons of the invading machines.
I enjoyed The Invisible Man more.
However, it is worth reading and I did like it.
Maggie1
Feb 1, 2008
More complicated than you expected
Wells' classic sci- fi novella, which is the basis for so many modern alien invasion stories, follows a simple plot line ie-Martians arrive, narrator flees, hides, flees, Martians die and narrator has survived. However, the writing itself is complex, beautifully detailed, referencing plenty of Victorian era science, using metaphor and simile, and painting a clear, suspenseful picture of terror. The language is more complicated than many would expect and can pose a challenge for some students, but the book is well worth it, and should be a quick read for capable readers.
