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The War of the Worlds
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Alexander Spencer
- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 98
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 70
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 70
Written at the turn of the 19th century, before "science fiction" existed as a genre, H.G. Wells' creation was a new departure in literature. The author's deep devotion to social reform led him to use the idea of an extraterrestrial invasion to theorize about a possible violent upheaval in society - instead of "Martians" think "Bolsheviks."
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4 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant, tight and prescient.
- By Darwin8u on 02-02-13
- The War of the Worlds
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Alexander Spencer
Great story and great interpretation
Reviewed: 05-07-12
This was our first audio book. We listen during a road trip in the car with our kids (6 and 9). The writing and the story was was beyond our kids age, but my husband and I loved it.
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