The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells
Format: Audiobook
Source: Scribd
Publisher: Dreamscape Media Audio
Genres: Classic, Sci-fi
Narrator: Gordon Griffin
Length: 5 hours 29 minutes
Publication Date: 23rd May 2017
Synopsis/Blurb (taken from Goodreads):
“This masterpiece of science fiction is the fascinating story of Griffin, a scientist who creates a serum to render himself invisible, and his descent into madness that follows.”
My Thoughts & Review
I’ve tried reading The Invisible Man physically several times before, and even downloaded a copy onto my Kindle, but unfortunately I never managed to get to the end. This time I tried an audiobook version, and I finally managed to get to the end and now another classic can be taken off the TBR.
The Invisible Man was well written and pretty easy to read but it wasn’t quite the read I was expecting. I thought it would have lots of interesting science behind the story but it didn’t and instead I felt we got a an aimless plot through most of the book. It was only at the end my interest peaked, however, that was also short lived as the ending came and ended way to fast.
Normally I’m a fan of in-depth explanations and descriptions but sadly they weren’t appreciated in this one.
This is the rare occasion where I actually preferred the movie adaptations more than the book. I’m referring to the older movies as I haven’t seen the new one yet.
I must say Gordon Griffin the narrator of this edition did a pretty good job in narrating this book and I think it may have been the only reason I didn’t DNF it once again.
Sadly, this book was just an ok-ish read for me, and I can’t seem to get my head around why so many people loved it, but they did and for that reason alone I would recommend it’s read at least once.
My Rating
💙💙1/2
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I could not get through this one – tried hardcopy and audiobook. Too dry, sadly.
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Yes, the book may not have aged that well in comparison to other classics, but it was definitely revolutionary at the time it was published especially since people did not have (many) other sci-fi to compare it to. I imagine making one’s main character very unlikeable was considered pretty brave at the time (and it is only now we recognise how common that is) as well as explaining invisibility through scientific terms. The book also provides a social commentary on the unlimited power that ultimately corrupts and the place of outsiders in society. Have you read Wells’ The Island of Dr Moreau? I liked it more.
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No haven’t read The Island of Dr Moreau but it’s been recommended a few times so will look into it. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Thanks for your review, Mani. I have this book on my TBR.
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Good luck with it 😉. Can’t wait to find out your thoughts on it when you do pick it up 🙂
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Oooh, I’ve never seen the movie before! Never read the book before too. But I think I’d skip it 🙂
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Yeah not a classic I would recommend, have read much better ones 😉
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