The War of the Worlds, with eBook Audiobook

" Very Good work and timeless when listening. No movie ever came close. "

" Another classic read. It was a little slow and spent time on what felt like unnecessary minutia, but was still an enjoyable read. "

" Un classico ancora splendidamente leggibile. "

" I still don't like the "bacteria killed them" ending. but it is a good book :) "

" I had high hopes for this book, but it read like an academic report and I struggled to get past even the first 100 pages. "

" I was expecting this book to be far more exciting. At first I felt intrigued by the descriptions of the aliens space ship when they arrive, but during the majority of the book I felt rather bored, and it felt like not a lot happened. If I got nothing else from this book, I added a few more words to my vocabulary. If you're interested in Sci-fi classics, it's worth a read, especially if you don't mind expanding your vocabulary. Other than that, it's not much of a read in my opinion. Don't expect it to be anything like the movie, because it's far different. I preferred the movie version. "

" This book, though the premise was interesting, was a tad boring. It took me multiple tries to get through the first few chapters. It wasn't that I couldn't comprehend it; I was just extremely bored. Now, I did get more interested as it went on, such as at the beginning of Book 2 when the narrator and the curate get trapped. Speaking of the narrator, I did sort of enjoy that none of the key characters were actually named. It added a vagueness, which in turn added a disconnected sense of creepiness for me, which I did actually enjoy. Overall, the book was good. It had a great premise and plot. However, I didn't enjoy the flow of the story, so it only deserves 3 out of 5 stars from me. "

" de los mejores libros de ciencia ficcion "

" Great book! H.G. Wells was way ahead of his time. Heat rays (lasers) back in 1890's? Wow! He thought of these things, but he was vague with the descriptions of how any of it worked, so he wasn't an inventor, but he had a very active imagination. "

" After seeing the musical a few nights ago I became desperate to read the book. I enjoyed it so much and I could not put it down. It was terrifying and exciting and I found myself on edge the whole way through the book. As the case a lot of the time, the book is far better than the film! "

" Read a long, long time ago. While in the 7th grade I think. I always have liked sci-fi. Don't remember much now though. I do remember big tri-pod things. "

" Read it after the movie came out and was blown away by how different they were. Good book but may be a bit challenging. "

" The seminal science fiction invasion story. Reads like a genuine first hand account. Wells' draws you in with his ability to set a scene and leaves just enough to the imagination that you can make yourself believe you are there. "

" Didn't exactly enjoy this book. I thought it was very repetitive in its events. The only thing I really enjoyed was the image of the aliens. "

" This was a good book, I would have liked it more if it wasn't an assigned reading book in literature class. "

" In the nineteenth century, the sci-fi and fantasy genre was just being developed so I normally prefer ghost stories and romances from that period. But, this book is amazing! H.G. Wells was truly ahead of his time. I feel like it is not just because it is well-written, smart and classic but because of the setting and the world view. Reading modern historical fiction or futuristic utopian/dystopian fiction can be so tiresome sometimes. This book is refreshing for a modern reader to see the metaphor of the how the world power of the 1890's deals with being invaded by a mighter power. Even though everyone knows this story, the book is still shocking, exciting and very, very interesting. This book is easy to read in comparison to other books from this time period and I recommend it to anyone who loves sci-fi and the human condition. "

" It started out really slow and I didn't think I was going to like it. Once they got into the action of the invasion it was really good and exciting. I really liked it! "

" Imagine you're a young guy who lives in the English countryside who recently witnessed a meteor crashed near an astronomical observatory. Also imagine that you realized the meteor was in fact an alien ship filled with monstrous Martians who begin to attack the people surrounding the crater with heat rays. The Martians assemble the machinery, while you escort your wife to safety. You then see that the Martians have assembled Tripods, and are starting to destroy whatever is in their path. You try to escape and meet various people on your way. In the end you offer your life to the Martians, until they start to die due to bacterial infection. Once the invasion ends, you try to come to terms of the events that unfolded just moments ago. This is what the War of the Worlds is, and I can say that it is an exciting and thrilling read tied in to science and is subject to a variety of interpretations. It is a classic in the invasion literature genre and in science fiction in general. "

" This book with its ahead of the time futurist writing, make a fluid and must read for anyone into sic-fi. This book can be boring at some points but overall is worth it and it was definitely hard to put down. "

" Lagged a little in the middle, but still a fantastic read! "

" Fast paced, philosophical and above all modern! Exciting story, thrilling from the first page and surprising end. Love it when literature reads like this! "

" the first tale of alien invasion, with possibly the most ingenious ending of any book in the genre. "

" I really liked the way the Martians were "defeated" - aspects like that, as well as the discussion of how gravity would affect them, were nice touches. "

" Boring at times but ok. I guess. "

" After seeing the musical a few nights ago I became desperate to read the book. I enjoyed it so much and I could not put it down. It was terrifying and exciting and I found myself on edge the whole way through the book. As the case a lot of the time, the book is far better than the film! "

" I enjoyed this book. I had never read H.G. Wells before, but I watched the original movie as a child. I thought the movie was close to the book and it was interesting to compare the original text to the first film. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants insight into human reaction to appcolyptic situtations. "

" Tried reading this 30 yrs ago but I found it pretty difficult with the period English, so I had another go and I've now finished reading it.A Sci-Fi classic and it shows that H.G Wells was ahead of his time along with J. Verne "

" The first half of the book is hard to get through. But the second half makes it worth it. "

" My favourite sci-fi book of all time, and only second to To Kill A Mockingbird. One of my dreams is to see a period-accurate film adaptation, but I doubt it would ever match up. "

" It took some time for me to get in this book but it made me realize how mankind takes for granted the luxuries we are awarded. Life is precious and we must all continue to realise we may not take for granted the power of the unknown. "

" H. G. invades Earth via Mars. "

" Wells is amazing. His imagination and description of an invasion from Mars is quite believable. "

" Finally heard the original. Wish I had read it decades ago. The book is so much better than the films that have attempted to bring this classic to life. Mr. Wells' social commentary is definitely lost in the screen adaptations. A must read/listen. "

" Rian found the original Orson Welles radio broadcast on audible (for very cheap!) and it was amazing. The performances and drama were fantastic, and really made me appreciate a good radio performance. I'll be curious to see how the original compares. "

" Not my favourite Wells book, but still a good read. "

" This classic by H. G. Wells offers a unique description of a Martian invasion with some interesting twists. It is a fun read. "

" This book is a classic of course and well deserving. Wells does a great job of describing the Martians and even a hundred years later you can see them as terrifying creatures. Of course some of the theories no longer hold up thanks to modern rover visits to Mars, but still a good story. "

" I don't always enjoy science fiction, but I do love the way H. G. Wells writes. This book is great. "

" English is not my native language which made this a bit hard to read due to it's more old english. But the book was very goodand if it was not for some words i would have been gone from this world into the book "

" Classic Reading! This is the height of storytelling mastery. Screw Tom Cruise!! "

" It's a classic, what else is there to say! "

" Maybe it was because I was listening to the audiobook, but I found this to be extremely boring. It was like torture every time I got into the car to drive. "

" Such a huge difference between this radio production and what I think of as a "traditional" audiobook. Love the cast and all the sound effects. "

" I read this book in 7th grade, and I still remember the way I though of the tripod and the rows or British houses destroyed in the battle. A true classic that I plan on rereading soon! "

" I was reading another book at the same time as this one, so this book was drawn out longer than it should have been. Once finishing the book, I have an appreciation for the story more than when I was reading it. It was slow in parts. I enjoyed the concept and idea though. "

" Love it. SciFi classic in every way with a plausible ending. Just ask any astrobiologist. "

" I am not a sci-fi kind of person but it is a classic so I gave it a try. "

" I enjoyed it, and I'm not big into sci-fi, aliens, or end of the world stuff. "

" This classic by H. G. Wells offers a unique description of a Martian invasion with some interesting twists. It is a fun read. "

" Chilling and suprisingly gritty. Definately holds up in our day and age. Wells is the godfather of modern science fiction. "

" An old standard. (I'm reading more of those of late) It's still a good read. I love HG Wells "

" LOVED it! Science-fiction at it's best. Wished more of his work was like this one. "

" Not what I was expecting at all, found it difficult to keep reading. "

" Audiobook. Didn't like the narrator very much: James Spencer. Rather monotone. "

" An interesting view on what would happen if aliens came to England from Mars. Some interesting science fiction mixed in with what we know man is capable of. "

" A classic, unspoilt by the passage of time. "

" I found this book a difficult read and I never did warm up to the characters. A shame because I wanted to read the Time Machine too but I think not...to much time versus pleasure quotient. "

" The original alien invasion novel. What is not to like? It made quite an impression when I read it as a kid. "

" Loved it! The writing made it really easy to imagine yourself living in the late Victorian era with the martians invading. It was particularly interesting noting the different way the information dispersed considering the lack of communication that existed compared to nowadays. "

" I had never read this... it was good! You should read it too! "

" This book stands out in my mind as the biggest disappointment EVER. I can't think of another book I tried so hard to love but couldn't.. I even tried the audio and was bored to tears. I gave it my all and still don't like it "

" It was good. I always suggest reading the source before embarking on the four million modern versions. "

" The original (now classic) form of aliens taking over the earth. Brilliant. "

" made me realize just how fragile humans and their civilization really is.. "

" One of the all time great sci-fi classics. The best ever written "Mars Invades the Earth" genre. "

" Grim and gripping with a brilliant twist, there are no adaptations that surpass the original. "

" The first half of the book is hard to get through. But the second half makes it worth it. "

" I can't believe I managed to reach this age without having already read this book... "

" I read this in Junior High, and it made an impact on me, a story so complex and so simple at the same time. It is far superior to any movie rendition thus far. A great, enjoyable read for any science fiction fan. "

" A classic, what more to say? Independence Day, if we had no technology or Bill Pullman. "

" Found this very difficult to read. It never caught or held my attention. I am not sure if it was the way the book was written or the content. "

" I love this book. It's a fantastic work of imagination. For those who question it's relevance or realism, it is a sci-fi story, which was written in 1898. It's revolutionary! And, honestly, it's the most badass love story ever written, and an intriguing look into human behaviour. "

" I read this book in 7th grade, and I still remember the way I though of the tripod and the rows or British houses destroyed in the battle. A true classic that I plan on rereading soon! "

" This was a good book, I would have liked it more if it wasn't an assigned reading book in literature class. "

" This book was ok.Not the best you know. "

" A very simple start to the whole Sci-fi genre. (Free e-book from B&N) "

" An interesting read though perhaps Wells' vision of the future is somewhat dated as our society moves farther away from the manufacturing of the Industrial age and more to the service and computers of the Information Age. "

" An interesting read though perhaps Wells' vision of the future is somewhat dated as our society moves farther away from the manufacturing of the Industrial age and more to the service and computers of the Information Age. "

" An interesting read though perhaps Wells' vision of the future is somewhat dated as our society moves farther away from the manufacturing of the Industrial age and more to the service and computers of the Information Age. "

" An interesting read though perhaps Wells' vision of the future is somewhat dated as our society moves farther away from the manufacturing of the Industrial age and more to the service and computers of the Information Age. "

" Enjoyed this one alot, going to have the watch the movie too. "

" Enjoyed this one alot, going to have the watch the movie too. "

" Enjoyed this one alot, going to have the watch the movie too. "

" Enjoyed this one alot, going to have the watch the movie too. "

" Enjoyed this one alot, going to have the watch the movie too. "

" Enjoyed this one alot, going to have the watch the movie too. "

" Love the constant allegory of the destruction that mankind brought about on itself, and the terrible wrath that it played out on us through the ages. "

" Love the constant allegory of the destruction that mankind brought about on itself, and the terrible wrath that it played out on us through the ages. "

" Love the constant allegory of the destruction that mankind brought about on itself, and the terrible wrath that it played out on us through the ages. "

" Love the constant allegory of the destruction that mankind brought about on itself, and the terrible wrath that it played out on us through the ages. "

" Love the constant allegory of the destruction that mankind brought about on itself, and the terrible wrath that it played out on us through the ages. "

" The most unique view into mankind's history I've ever read. "

" The most unique view into mankind's history I've ever read. "

" The most unique view into mankind's history I've ever read. "

" The most unique view into mankind's history I've ever read. "

" I am reading it, I am enjoying it, this is my first HG Wells read. The language is antiquated, it might bother some, but it is interesting enough that I have downloaded War of the Worlds to also read. "

" I am reading it, I am enjoying it, this is my first HG Wells read. The language is antiquated, it might bother some, but it is interesting enough that I have downloaded War of the Worlds to also read. "

" I am reading it, I am enjoying it, this is my first HG Wells read. The language is antiquated, it might bother some, but it is interesting enough that I have downloaded War of the Worlds to also read. "

" I am reading it, I am enjoying it, this is my first HG Wells read. The language is antiquated, it might bother some, but it is interesting enough that I have downloaded War of the Worlds to also read. "

" I am reading it, I am enjoying it, this is my first HG Wells read. The language is antiquated, it might bother some, but it is interesting enough that I have downloaded War of the Worlds to also read. "

" A fast but interesting read "

" Fascinating. dont have any words... "

" Where would Sci-Fi be without this book! "

" Where would Sci-Fi be without this book! "

" Where would Sci-Fi be without this book! "

" Where would Sci-Fi be without this book! "

" Where would Sci-Fi be without this book! "

" It's been ages since I last read this. The original would be a tough read for some of my students because of the outdated British language, but the plot fascinates, as ever. "

" I read and honestly I was not able to visualise all that he wrote whatever i was able to for that I am happy that i read this one "

" I read and honestly I was not able to visualise all that he wrote whatever i was able to for that I am happy that i read this one "

" I read and honestly I was not able to visualise all that he wrote whatever i was able to for that I am happy that i read this one "

" I read and honestly I was not able to visualise all that he wrote whatever i was able to for that I am happy that i read this one "

" Good, but a little too wordy... still good though! "

" Good, but a little too wordy... still good though! "

" Good, but a little too wordy... still good though! "

" Good, but a little too wordy... still good though! "

" I'm sorry, I know this is an ancient book and the idea must have been quite an innovation back then (and I applaud Wells for it), but for a person who chooses to read it two centuries later, this book was just.. meh. Disliked it. "

" Good, but a little too wordy... still good though! "

" Finally got around to this one, and very glad I did. Prompted immediate acquisition of additional works by Wells, I so thoroughly enjoyed it. Fast read. "

" Finally got around to this one, and very glad I did. Prompted immediate acquisition of additional works by Wells, I so thoroughly enjoyed it. Fast read. "

" I liked the anthropological tone of the narrator describing the future races. It's definitely a product of the 1800's and was very similar to the ethnologies of the time. "

" I liked the anthropological tone of the narrator describing the future races. It's definitely a product of the 1800's and was very similar to the ethnologies of the time. "

" Finally got around to this one, and very glad I did. Prompted immediate acquisition of additional works by Wells, I so thoroughly enjoyed it. Fast read. "

" Finally got around to this one, and very glad I did. Prompted immediate acquisition of additional works by Wells, I so thoroughly enjoyed it. Fast read. "

" I liked the anthropological tone of the narrator describing the future races. It's definitely a product of the 1800's and was very similar to the ethnologies of the time. "

" I liked the anthropological tone of the narrator describing the future races. It's definitely a product of the 1800's and was very similar to the ethnologies of the time. "

" Finally got around to this one, and very glad I did. Prompted immediate acquisition of additional works by Wells, I so thoroughly enjoyed it. Fast read. "

" I liked the anthropological tone of the narrator describing the future races. It's definitely a product of the 1800's and was very similar to the ethnologies of the time. "

" Loved this book! So freaky and scary even a hundred years after it was written. Will read again! "