At the time of a passing comet in the sky, while the world is at a turning point and the industrialization of Victorian England is affecting lives. Willie Leadford is a young man facing personal crises of life. A breakdown in his employment, social beliefs, and relationship initially turns him towards a trail of vengeance against those he holds responsible. And then “The Change” occurs.
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"The Time Machine: 5 starsThe Island of Dr. Moreau: 5 starsThe Invisible Man: 3 starsThe First Men in the Moon: 4 starsThe Food of the Gods: 4 starsIn the Days of the Comet: 3 starsThe War of the Worlds: 4 stars "
— Josh (5 out of 5 stars)
" So..none of them were scary at all. Though I can see how they would have freaked out people of that time. I really appreciated the observations on human kind included in each story. And the whole 'pick one impossibility and see where it goes' version of sci-fi. "
— Summer, 10/14/2009" I love classic sci-fi, and this is proving to be a great example so far! It was a birthday present from my brother-in-law. Wow, does he know me! "
— Nicole, 1/4/2009H. G. Wells (1866–1946), born in Bromley, Kent, England, is known as the father of science fiction. He was also a prolific writer in other genres, including contemporary novels, history, and social commentary.