The Invisible Man (The Original 1897 Classic)

The Invisible Man (The Original 1897 Classic)

3.9 (28 ratings)
2022 · English · Paperback · 1018 editions

Description

Set in the eerie backdrop of 19th-century England, this classic tale by H. G. Wells delves into the harrowing journey of a man who becomes invisible. Driven by ambition and a desire for scientific advancement, the protagonist, Griffin, grapples with the profound consequences of his actions as he experiments with a formula that grants him the power of invisibility. However, this newfound ability soon turns into a curse, isolating him from society and unleashing a terrifying descent into madness and violence.

As Griffin's moral compass deteriorates, the narrative interweaves themes of identity, obsession, and the human condition, challenging readers to ponder the implications of unchecked ambition. With a masterful blend of suspense and philosophical introspection, Wells presents a haunting reflection on the nature of humanity and the unseen forces that drive individuals to the brink of despair. This timeless story remains a thought-provoking exploration of the lengths to which one may go to achieve greatness.

Book Details

Format Paperback
Pages 167 pages
Language English
Published Feb 5, 2022
Publisher Reader's Library Classics
ISBN-10 1954839421
ISBN-13 9781954839427

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H. G. Wells - O Homem Invisível.

Rapaz, esse livro foi bem doido, assim como, o próprio homem invisível!

É um livro bem curto, com uma leitura boa!
H.G. Wells trouxe, nesse livro, como o ser humano pode ser ambicioso e pensar só em si próprio. Traz também que a invisibilidade tem o seu lado ruim, e bota ruim nisso!!!

Que agonia ler certas partes, eu ia surtar se fosse comigo! E ia esquecer, com toda certeza, que estava invisível, assim como, o personagem esqueceu, e cometeu muitos erros!

O terror nesse livro é diferente! Por isso pode acabar decepcionado um pouco!
Mas valeu muito poder saber o desenvolvimento dessa história!


PS: Que venha logo o Drácula!!!!

August 12th 2026

This review contains spoilers.

Es muy entretenido en general, siento que es un buen libro para pasar el rato y sin que sea una lectura tan complicada. Lo recomiendo a aquellos lectores que estan empezando por leer clasicos que no sean pesados.
Aunque en los últimos capitulos es predecible lo que le va a pasar al hombre invisible, pero es interesante la forma en que ambientan y cómo trabajan juntos.
Le pongo un puntuación de 3.5/5 ya que siento que el autor debió agregar algún motivo por la que el antagonista quisiera ser invisible además de ser reconocido, sino no habría manera de que él quiera acabar con todos solo porque se le pintó.

July 30th 2026

A gripping and entertaining tale of terror and suspense as well as a potent Faustian allegory of hubris and science run amok, The Invisible Man endures as one of the signature stories in the literature of science fiction. A brilliant scientist uncovers the secret to invisibility, but his grandiose dreams and the power he unleashes cause him to spiral into intrigue, madness, and murder. The inspiration for countless imitations and film adaptations, The Invisible Man is as remarkable and relevant today as it was a hundred years ago. As Arthur C. Clarke points out in his Introduction, “The interest of the story . . . lies not in its scientific concepts, but in the brilliantly worked out development of the theme of invisibility. If one could be invisible, then what?”

March 12th 2026