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The War of the Worlds (AmazonClassics Edition) by [H. G. Wells]

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A metallic cylinder falls to earth, landing in the sands of Horsell Common, Surrey, generating curiosity and awe. But what’s inside soon induces only terror. The story that unfolds is a breathless first-person account of an inconceivable reality: an extraterrestrial war has been waged on the planet.

In a twist on cautionary turn-of-the-century invasion literature, H. G. Wells posits the Martian attack as an insurmountable apocalyptic event. The first of its kind and a foundational work, The War of the Worlds inspired a radio broadcast, television shows, graphic novels, and countless films; roused the imagination and stirred anxieties; and changed the landscape of science fiction for generations.

AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature’s most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds.

Revised edition: Previously published as The War of the Worlds, this edition of The War of the Worlds (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.

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7 Nov. 2017
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About the Author

Herbert George Wells (1866–1946) was born in Bromley, England, and became enamored with reading after a childhood incident left him bedridden with a broken leg. As an adult, he was a teacher, an artist, and a prolific writer, but he was undeniably best known for his groundbreaking work in science fiction.

The most notable of his many works include The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds. As a four-time nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature, Wells is widely considered to be one of the fathers of science fiction.

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"The creations of Mr. Wells . . . belong unreservedly to an age and degree of scientific knowledge far removed from the present, though I will not say entirely beyond the limits of the possible." --Jules Verne --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Retells the classic story of an attack by invaders from Mars as a graphic novel. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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This wonderful series if brought back to life in freshly coloured new UK editions, designed to entrance and engage another generation. Issue 1 of the new series. As collectable, and as readable, as ever. Great for reluctant readers too.
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H.G. Well's classic tale --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Herbert George Wells was a prolific writer born in Kent in 1866. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature no fewer than four times. He was passionate about politics as well as literature and his output included several nonfiction pieces to go with his array of short stories and novels. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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'Death!' I shouted. 'Death is coming! Death!'

In this pioneering, shocking and nightmarish tale, naïve suburban Londoners investigate a strange cylinder from space, but are instantly incinerated by an all-destroying heat-ray. Soon, gigantic killing machines that chase and feed on human prey are threatening the whole of humanity. A pioneering work of alien invasion fiction, The War of the World's journalistic style contrasts disturbingly with its horrifying visions of the human race under siege.

The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds, the first story to speculate about the consequences of aliens (from Mars) with superior technology landing on earth, is one of the most influential science fiction books ever written. The novel is both a thrilling narrative and an elaboration of Wells's socio-political thought on the subjects of imperialism, humankind's treatment of other animals, and unquestioning faith in military technology and the continuation of the human species.

This edition's appendices include other related writings by Wells; selected correspondence; contemporary reviews; excerpts from works that influenced the novel and from contemporary invasion narratives; and photographs of examples of Victorian military technology.

--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0752ZLG34
Publisher ‏ : ‎ AmazonClassics (7 Nov. 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 693 KB
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The Bolt

Classic science fiction

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2018

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Having seen the films, I felt it was time to read the source document of the cinematic presentations. The book is far more interesting than the celluloid examples. In fact it is time a genuine portrayal was produced. The double cd featuring Sir Richard burton far more closely follows the plot of H G Wells masterpiece.
A good read with vivid imagination and descriptive passages.
The only problem for me was the need to see a true portrayal of this masterclass produced.

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Paul Woodhouse

Return to an old classic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 January 2019

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Nothing I can say about this book that has not already been said. I first read this when I was 8 years old, and over the past 50 years I have returned again and again to re-read this classic. Each time I think it gets better. The descriptive language used draws the reader in and paints a view of the desolation of London by the Martians which no other book has equalled. Suffice to say, this book is a classic for a reason.

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A Classic and a Brilliant Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2017

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Absolutely brilliant book. Having been in Jeff Wayne's musical version, it was a treat to read the book and see just how similar the show is to the original. Despite it being a classic, it is certainly not a difficult read. I would 100% recommend this to anyone, with any reading preferences, as this will tick all boxes. I'm not a fan of the sci-fi genre in any way, however, this has managed to become one of my favourite books.

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a masterful blend of science and fiction.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2019

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A brilliantly original tale of alien invasion done through the eyes of two brothers at the turn of the 20th century. The book is pretty horrifying in some of it's detail and the scale of devastation that unfolds, it's also a sort of survivor story too. There's gratefully no forced love story thrown in, as if people would care about stuff like that during something like this. The story feels terrifyingly plausible and is a masterful blend of science and fiction.

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NSEFoden

Enjoyable but not Exciting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 November 2018

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As with other classics I have seen the film adaptation but never read the book. With War of the Worlds, however, there are two film versions, a musical version and I remember a TV series which could have been loosely based on the book. Of all these the musical by Jeff Wayne is the most faithful.
While the story is interesting it is not engaging and I didn’t find myself wanting to keep reading. In part this was due to the writing style and the syntax of the sentences, which could be confusing. It was also because there was never any real suspense or drama developed, which is due, in my opinion, to it being written as an account of events rather than a story of events.
On the whole an enjoyable read if not a thrilling read.

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War of the Worlds by H G Wells

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 January 2021

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What I love about HG Wells’s books is the fast paced drama and action and this book is no exception.

Scientists notice strange flares of red gas coming from Mars and heading directly towards Earth. An object falls from the sky making a huge pit in an area near the narrator’s house. He discovers that the object is not a meteorite, as first thought, but a strange cylinder with noises coming from the inside, which he later discovers are Martians.

At first people carry on as normal because the Martians, though aggressive, appear to be unable to escape the pit. That is until more objects fall from the sky and the narrator describes 2 tripods reaching high up above the houses moving towards him.

HG Wells’s books are very ‘ sciencey’, that’s the only thing that put me off but the action more then compensates. Of course, there are those that love detailed scientific narrative, in which case they will love this and other HG Wells books. Another thing I love about this author is his incredible imagination creating unique ideas for stories well ahead of their time.

You can read this story in one sitting. This is perfect for me because I find it hard to read from the same book for hours on end. I usually have several on the go and swap them about.

What did I learn? That you should try to read the original book before you watch the film adaptions because they can be surprisingly different. Oh and to be wary of any falling objects from the sky.

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Sharon

Amazing story for all fans of Science Fiction and those new to Science Fiction

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2017

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An amazing story, So completely different from the Movies made based on the book. The language can be hard at times because it was written in 1924, however in many ways it is more terrifying as a story about how humans struggle against the Martians as in those days there was none of the technology that was available as shown in the later films based on the book . The book is set in England rather than the USA so again gives a different slant on things. I am glad I purchased this and it is a good read for those interested in Science Fiction and HG wells. What an Incredible imagination this man had.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 August 2019

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This book is a classic. I like the film but you can't compare. That was Americanised.

I absolutely love Jeff Waynes Musical War of the Worlds and recently went to the Immersive Experience in London. It made me think that it's time I read the book and see how it compares.

I can see the connections and events which inspired Jeff Waynes musical. The story is a classic and an original sci-fi book. I love the fact it is British based as well.

I can only imagine what people at the time thought when this came out.

I would definitely recommend this book to any sci-fi lover.

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