War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells

This classic science fiction novel tells the story of a Martian invasion of Earth, as experienced by an unnamed protagonist and his brother. The Martians, who are technologically far superior to humans, cause widespread devastation with their heat-ray weapons and towering tripods. Despite humanity's best efforts to resist, they seem unstoppable. The novel is a commentary on British imperialism and explores themes of human survival and evolution.

The 369th greatest book of all time


Published
1898
Nationality
British
Type
Fiction
Pages
200-300
Words
60,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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