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The Invisible Man (Illustrated)
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I think the idea of invisibility has long fascinated people. Many of us will have heard the ancient story of the Ring of Gyges and its power of invisibility. In that tale the opportunity to act without consequences results in moral corrosion. In Wells� novel the central character is obsessed with what he might gain from the ability to make himself invisible, but he finds that his new power is not all he had hoped for. I’ll say no more for fear of spoilers.
I’ve always considered this story one of the four sci-fi classics written by Wells, the others being The Time Machine; The War of the Worlds; and The Island of Dr. Moreau. I’d rate this alongside The Time Machine as the most entertaining of them. The Invisible Man is a memorable creation, and the story has quite an exciting dénouement.
The story poses the question - once a scientific discovery is made, can it ever be unmade?
I’ve always considered this story one of the four sci-fi classics written by Wells, the others being The Time Machine; The War of the Worlds; and The Island of Dr. Moreau. I’d rate this alongside The Time Machine as the most entertaining of them. The Invisible Man is a memorable creation, and the story has quite an exciting dénouement.
The story poses the question - once a scientific discovery is made, can it ever be unmade?
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Four greats for sure! Plus he had important non-fiction like 'Russia in the Shadows'.
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Good question, Ian .. H G Wells did have imagination and he poses the questions of responsibility ... Nice review :)
Dmitri wrote: "Four greats for sure! Plus he had important non-fiction like 'Russia in the Shadows'."I've not read his non-fiction Dmitri. Sounds like I ought to check it out.
Beata wrote: "Good question, Ian .. H G Wells did have imagination and he poses the questions of responsibility ... Nice review :)"Many thanks Beata. You're spot on with the comment about responsibility.
I seem to remember a film of this, Ian. It will be worth a re-read!
J.C. wrote: "I seem to remember a film of this, Ian. It will be worth a re-read!"Yes, more than one film I think Jeanne, although some of them perhaps just take the concept of "an" invisible man rather than the plot of Wells' novel.
Hi Bro, I don't think I have ever read this so here's hoping I haven't...
Stuart wrote: "Hi Bro, I don't think I have ever read this so here's hoping I haven't..."I'd not read it before. Worth a try if you need some holiday reading, if we're ever allowed on holiday again.
