War of the Worlds (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

Classic Starts are great reading!

My 8 year old loved this book in particular, of the many Classic Starts titles I purchased for him. He was through it in two days! Perfect reading for a 7-10 year old!

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SCI FI LOVERS, READ THIS BOOK!

War of the Worlds is an incredible book and very imaginative, especially considering the time this was written in, when thinking of "aliens" were not quite in fashion. The language is similar to Wells's most of his books that I have read. He makes compelling arguments and the plot is always moving in two different ways: directly and subtly which makes a great treat for a reader who reads carefully. No matter what you might personally think, his narrator is informed, informing, knowledgeable and authoritative. Believing in what Wells writes becomes part of one's nature.
Wells descriptions are detailed, but not overly done, his characters all have a falling point and a saving point which deems them as human and invest-able, sustainable characters.
It's a great read with many dramatic requirements meet, leaving the reader satisfied at the end of the book.

an interesting classic

Not what I expected, but then I was never sure how the movie (the 1950s) had deviated from the book. A lot, it turns out. I'm not particularly a huge fan of the written as a "letter or memoir" style of writing that 19th Century science fiction used a lot. It seems less personal, less interesting, than if it were a present tense recounting of the events.

Still, for an invasion story from an era before we fully understood space and science as we do currently, it's interesting. The human reactions feel real, the blue print for future stories to be sure.

Classics for kids

My son, 9 years old, has started reading this series and cannot get enough. They are a fantastic way to introduce young readers to the classic in literature.

thriller of the century

i've read a lot of books in my day but nothing can compare to this. i've read the book and seen the movie countless times and it is a real thriller! Emilio z

Liked this much more than expected!

I try to read a classic or two each year, some of which I finish and some just don't hold my attention. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this novel, as well as the introduction and all the other associated notes. Some classics can be onerous or slow, but not War of the Worlds. The story moves right along and holds your interest; it's a true page turner.

Oldy but Goody

Ok so the good news: this book is an amazing sci-fi thriller which even one hundred years later shares poignant sharp areas of the human psyche. There is still significant social relevance in this book today. For Sci-fi fans like myself the technology and concepts of the aliens and their machines are still some of the best I've read even now that we have more "modern tech" and can dream farther.

Another interesting thing to look at is where the recent movie and the book intersect. It's fascinating how much Spielberg could take and use from the book without altering it.

One huge divergence is probably how the military is portrayed in book vs in movie. Supporting our troops apparently spans into the imaginary world now too.

The bad news: this book is old. The language is slow and cumbersome. While the plot is fascinating, the pacing drags in a few areas. There were definitely a few parts where I almost gave up reading. I'm glad I stuck it out.

Side note: I got this book for free during a promotional and I wouldn't recommend spending more than $7.00 on it--just a thought.

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