The War of the Worlds
About this book
The ultimate science fiction classic: for more than one hundred years, this compelling tale of the Martian invasion of Earth has enthralled readers with a combination of imagination and incisive commentary on the imbalance of power that continues to be relevant today. The style is revolutionary for its era, employing a sophisticated first and third person account of the events which is both personal and focused on the holistic downfall of Earth's society. The Martians, as evil, mechanical and unknown a threat they are, remain daunting in today's society, where, despite technology's mammoth advances, humanity's hegemony over Earth is yet to be called into question. In Well's introduction to the book, where the character discusses with the later deceased Ogilvy about astronomy and the possibility of alien life defeating the 'savage' (to them) nineteenth-century Britain, is he insinuating that this is the truth and fate of humanity? It's up to you to decide…
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 360569 readers · 239 pages · ≈ 4 h 26 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The War of the Worlds?
About ≈ 4 h 26 m — 239 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The War of the Worlds?
239 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The War of the Worlds?
It sits on the Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Adventure shelves.
Has The War of the Worlds been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include War of the Worlds (2025), War of the Worlds - The True Story (2012), War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave (2008), War of the Servers (2007).
Who are the main characters in The War of the Worlds?
The main characters include H. G. Wells (1866-1946).
Who wrote The War of the Worlds?
H. G. Wells.