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The Time Machine & The War of the Worlds (Millennium SF Masterworks S No24 (Paperback)

by H.G. Wells (Author) "The Time Traveller (for so it will be convenient to speak of him) was expounding a recondite matter to us ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Gollancz; New Ed edition (16 Dec 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1857988876
  • ISBN-13: 978-1857988871
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 391,231 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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HG Wells virtually defined modern science fiction with the two tales featured in this double volume, a welcome addition to the SF Masterworks series. The Time Machine is the classic tale of a time traveller's journey to the world of 802,701 AD where humanity is divided between the bad and the beautiful, a simplistic vision at first glance but a prophetic take on a future that may not be so far removed from a reality yet to take hold, simply lurking in the shadows and waiting for the human race to bring it about by its own hand.

The War of the Worlds is perhaps one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written, a chilling, brooding tale that has lost none of its power or punch as the soulless alien invaders blast their way across the English countryside, collecting hapless humans for fiendish experiments and scorching the land. Coming at a time of great technological leaps and bounds, it is not surprising that the War of the Worlds makes as much comment on the fragility of the human race and its dependence on technology, as it does the indestructible nature of the human spirit. Though constantly beaten back, the dwindling human armies throw all the might of their warships at the alien machines with little or no effect--in the end, it is the common cold which brings about the downfall of the extra-terrestrial killers. Their motivations are never explained, nor do they need to be, their chilling cries echoing across the deserted, burning countryside of Britain accting as both a chilling war cry and a blood-curdling wake-up call. Surely, one of the most essential science fiction publications you could ever buy. --Jonathan Weir.



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In The Time Machine, Wells's Time Traveller journeys to the world of 802,701 AD, where humanity has divided into the effete, beautiful Eloi and the brutal subterranean Morlocks. In The War of the Worlds, the Martians -- intellects 'vast and cool and unsympathetic' -- send their war machines to wreak havoc across the world.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best SciFi novel ever written, 14 Jan 2000
The best sci-fi novel ever written bar none, it is a chilling tale, superbly written and still has the power to scare and shock today. The descriptions are bare and but absorbing and it will leave you terrified. Coupled with the Time Machine, another Wells classic, and packaged at this price, you would be mad not to add it to your collection. I already have a paperback of W of the W, but got this too, simply because it was a bargain.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Two classic sci-fi stories, 28 Jan 2009
By T. R. Alexander (East Anglia, UK) - See all my reviews
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H. G. Wells is generally considered to be one of the greatest writers of science fiction and the two stories included in this book are thought to be some of his best work. Both are forerunners of their respective subjects and have set the standard for all other similar sci-fi.

The Time Machine is probably the story that I knew least about of the two as although I have seen both the film adaptations of this story, neither are particularly close to the original. The Time Machine is written in the first person as the narrator recounts the adventure of the nameless Time Traveller. I did find this style of writing quite difficult to read in places but I must admit that it seemed to suit the style of the story. The story itself is interesting and not quite what I expected but good nonetheless. This is probably the weaker of the two stories in the book but it is definitely worthy of note as the grandfather of time travel stories.

War of the Worlds on the other hand was brilliant. Again written in the first person, War of the Worlds tells the story of the narrator's life as Britain is invaded by Martians. Again I have seen some movie adaptations of this story and although I was aware that none of these films have done the story justice, I was still surprised just how different the story is, and how much better. The story is easy to read and easy to get lost in, Wells giving a great description of the panic and despair of the characters. Although some of the science is rather questionable nowadays, it was appropriate for the time that it was written and I would have to say that War of the Worlds is easily one of the best Science Fiction stories that I have read.

These two stories are some of the most influential science fiction stories ever written and while War of the Worlds is easily the better of the two, both are must reads for any science fiction fan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Seminal works for SF and socially aware fiction, 9 Jun 2000
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Both these works are essential for anyone interested in classic SF. SF in The Time Machine is only the vehicle for sociological comment on the potential divisory nature of the industrial revolution - creation of a divided community.
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5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!
This is excellent. The feeling created by Wells in both stories are excellent. He captures atmosphere, imagination and yourself. Time Machine is very cleverly written. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Time machine OK and W. of the W. very good
The first story (The Time Machine) was an ok story, but not something you could read more than one time. The atmosphere is very good described but the plot is a bit thin. Read more
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