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Title: The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells ISBN: 0-8125-0467-4 Publisher: Tor Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1992 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (31 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: An HG Wells Classic
Comment: "The Invisible Man" by HG Wells is a compelling story of a scientist, named Griffin, who discovers a method in which he can turn nearly anything invisible - including himself. At first thrilled at the idea of being invisible, he soon discovers the many negative aspects and must continue his research in pursuit of a method of reversal. He is drawn to a small town where he remains heavily clothed and suspiciously clandestine, causing the townspeople to investigate his activities which sparks an incredible chain of events and eventually drives him crazy.
Similar to his novel "The Time Machine", HG Wells has written "The Invisible Man" on a scientific, albeit theoretical, basis which gives the story a stronger foundation in reality. With an exciting plot and unique characters, all described in vivid details, Wells creates a whole new world of reality filled with suspense, thrill, excitement and wonder up to the very last page. Furthermore, the characters' unpredictability and complex personalities combine to toy with your emotions throughout the entire read, as you slowly discover the intricate web of variables created by each individual's role in the Invisible Man's quest for satisfaction.
This toying of emotions is what gives the novel its unique substance - you feel sympathy for Griffin, despite his being a homicidal maniac, and you must consider his position as you ponder what would you might do in the same situation; yet opposite to this, you also feel sympathy for the innocent, unsuspecting townspeople who are the victims of Griffin's immense rage. Even by the end, you are still left pondering.
I would highly recommend this classic novel to anyone who enjoys reading thrilling-to-the-end adventures with an emotional side to them; it is definitely a must-read for every HG Wells fan.
Rating: 3
Summary: Is scientific progress always good? Well's warning!
Comment: I heard about this 'classic' book a long time ago (who hasn't?) but didn't take the time to read it. Just recently, after having my curiosity aroused by the League of Extraordinary Gentleman, I decided to see what the whole thing was about.
Griffin, a brilliant English scientist, in the course of his work discovers the ability to make things invisible. But before he is able to properly develop and patent his idea and thereby secure eternal fame, he runs into the problem every scientist who isn't working for NASA faces; a shortage of funds. This, along with his imminent eviction, leads him to take the solution that will make him invisible.
The rest of the story deals with his mental descent and we witness genius distorted until it becomes something grotesque. Freed from the restrictions that visibility brings, the Invisible man indulges his fancies at the expense of society. His new powers inflate his ego and cause him to disregard the norms of society; he feels he is beyond them.
Along with all this drama, the book has its funny parts -
"This, this Invisible man, then?" asked the man with the black beard with one hand behind him. "I guess it's about time we saw him." ...p 114.
O.K it may not be laugh out loud funny, but it has its moments. There are many such tragicomic events in the story where you don't know whether to laugh or to feel sympathy toward some of the victims.
I felt that the story had merit and it was not altogether improbable. However because of the story's shortness it was unable to develop Griffin's motivations completely. His lack of humanity throughout the book must have had a cause. Unfortunately Wells was not able to provide a plausible reason for this, as a consequence, the invisible man seemed one dimensional to me since there was no inner conflict; not much agonizing over his actions. You may interpret it differently from me, but this was the impression I got.
Overall an interesting book, I guess you could call it a classic, but I'm not totally convinced. Read it anyway to find out for yourself.
Rating: 3
Summary: Interesting Idea But Slow
Comment: What a great concept! A man turns invisible and finds that the invisible life is horrible. I loved the concept, but I felt the story was slow and boring. The details were not drawn out enough, and the story ended abruptly. I love science fiction like this, but the story was not great. While reading the story I felt like I was getting the condensed version. Though slow and not achieving its full potential, it was interesting and easy to read.
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Title: The Island of Dr. Moreau (Bantam Classics) by H.G. WELLS ISBN: 0553214322 Publisher: Bantam Classics Pub. Date: 01 May, 1994 List Price(USD): $4.95 |
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Title: The Time Machine by H. G. Wells ISBN: 0812505042 Publisher: Tor Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 1995 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
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Title: The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells ISBN: 0812505158 Publisher: Tor Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1993 List Price(USD): $2.99 |
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Title: Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne ISBN: 0140022651 Publisher: Penguin Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1965 List Price(USD): $4.95 |
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Title: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain ISBN: 0553211439 Publisher: Bantam Books Pub. Date: 01 June, 1994 List Price(USD): $4.95 |
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