REVIEW: War of the Worlds (H. G. Wells)
Author: H.G. Wells
My rating: 3/5
Premise: When a strange meteor-like object lands in the heart of England, the inhabitants of Earth find themselves victims of a terrible attack. A ruthless race of Martians, armed with heat rays and poisonous smoke, is intent on destroying everything that stands in its way. As the unnamed hero struggles to find his way across decimated wastelands, the fate of the planet hangs in the balance.
It has to be said that I was impressed with this book given it was written in 1897. Without a doubt, HG Wells had a vivid yet modern imagination. However, I found the book slow, which is surprising for a book with under 200 pages! It has definitely aged - I found myself getting frustrated with the main character for trying to be a true man of his word instead of trying to survive! It was thought provoking at times, challenging our superiority as a race, describing how people react to "the end of the world". I'm glad I've read it, but not a favourite for me.