The Invisible Man - H.G. Wells

The Invisible Man

By H.G. Wells

  • Release Date: 1897-12-31
  • Genre: Classics
Score: 4
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From 3,743 Ratings

Description

An Apple Books Classic edition.

"Alone-it is wonderful how little a man can do alone! To rob a little, to hurt a little, and there is the end." What would you do if you were became invisible? Would you use that power for good, or would you become consumed with the freedom it afforded you? Griffin, the antihero of H.G. Wells’ classic novel, definitely belongs to the latter school of thought. A misunderstood genius with albinism, Griffin has suffered taunts and isolation his whole life. As he descends into madness, his plans become far darker than simple revenge on those who have wronged him.

In addition to this creepy novel, H.G. Wells-who is widely seen as the father of science fiction-also wrote The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, and The Island of Doctor Moreau;. Besides killer plots, his work provides chilling insight on human nature. The Invisible Manis a story about cruelty, curiosity, and unfettered power. Read it-and you’ll immediately notice its inescapable influence on modern literature, movies, and comic books.

Reviews

  • Pretty good

    5
    By Joey1493
    I realized that this is the book that was referenced in the league of extraordinary gentlemen as I read it.
  • The invisible man

    4
    By Dgibby10
    An entertaining look into the suffering of a man whose self imposed misery of becoming an invisible man strips him of his humanity quite literally.
  • not great, just ok

    3
    By an ardent bookworm
    interesting premise and psychological commentary about descent into madness, but not a very engaging writing style in my opinion
  • It is so good

    5
    By Endyplus
    I love it
  • A good classic

    4
    By Dunes 1969
    A good story line for the classic tale about the invisible man At times it was a little hard to get through the 1800 dialogue but worth the time
  • Ok

    2
    By TessaPetr
    Ok read.
  • Great book

    5
    By Carriegurl
    The slang was funny.
  • Interesting

    5
    By 2mxbby
    Very interesting and perspective book but not a huge fan of the ending. Overall a great read.
  • Good

    5
    By ilikematpat
    Good book
  • Pretty good

    4
    By Smelly Swiss
    It was pretty good

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