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A disappointment. Shallow and dated, with far too much shouting, and bustling, around Griffin - a nasty character. There is no attempt by Wells to draw metaphorical implications, or to explore existential matters. ( ) I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. Personally, I had never heard of it until I saw it in a book store and bought it. I read it in preparation of the movie, which I have not seen yet. The Invisible Man is a story that follows the old saying “be careful what you wish for” with a tragic ending. No one ever said that having everything you thought you wanted was going to be fulfilling. 3.5 stars rounded up. This one has been on my TBR for so long, I'm happy I finally got a chance to read it. However, it didn't live up to my expectations. There was an awful lot of telling instead of showing and then it seemed to be very "hurry up and wait" for the crisis to happen. I did like it, and would recommend it, but I likely won't reread it. Belongs to Publisher SeriesClub Joven Bruguera (19) Collins Classics (683) Corticelli [Mursia] (35) detebe (67/1) — 22 more Gallimard, Folio (7090) Limited Editions Club (S:35.09) Penguin English Library, 2012 series (2012-11) Reclams Universal-Bibliothek (9013) Salamanderpockets (426) SF Masterworks (47) Tus Libros. Anaya (26) Zebra (17) Is contained inSeven Famous Novels of H. G. Wells: Time Machine / Island of Dr. Moreau / Invisible Man / War of the Worlds / First Men in the Moon / Food of the Gods / In the Days of the Comet by H. G. Wells Four Complete Novels: The Time Machine; The Island of Dr. Moreau; The Invisible Man; The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells Science Fiction: Volume 2 ('The Invisible Man', 'When the Sleeper Wakes' and 'The Shape of Things to Come')(Phoenix Giants): Vol 2 by H. G. Wells Is retold inHas the adaptationIs abridged inIs parodied inInspiredHas as a student's study guideNotable Lists
A quiet English country village is disturbed by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who keeps his face hidden and his back to everyone. No library descriptions found. |
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