Loved itI like this book. I just talked about this on the previous video, so I won't linger on it too long. If you haven't read it, very recommended. I think that it deserves its place in the Wells canon.
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The Invisible Man (1897)
Others: Leaning positive This book is the story of Griffin, a scientist who creates a serum to render himself invisible, and his descent into madness that follows.
- ISBN:
- 9798307441404
- Length:
- 170 pages
Genres: science fiction, horror, mystery, historical fiction, young adult, classics
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Loved it
Loved itthis is my invisible man. I love this book.
MixedOf the three HD Worlds books that I binged on the bounce here, I like this one the least. I didn't dislike it, but I just didn't like it quite as much as the rest.
MixedThe Invisible Man is the one I'm less keen on
Not a fanI was really disappointed in this book because there was so much potential you could have done so much with the idea of a gentleman who invented invisibility
Loved itto me what shines in The Invisible man is the sheer horror of it the whole idea of how much power corrupts people