âThe Invisible Manâ is one of H.G. Wellsâ most celebrated and widely read novels. The story revolves around Griffin, a scientist who discovers the serum of invisibility that sends his whole life into chaos. The invisible man embarks on a âreign of terrorâ across England from burglary to assault and murder, all while being pursued by the police. Wells masterfully blends the terrifying and the humorous in this engrossing story as mischief quickly turns to mayhem. âThe Invisible Manâ is as poignant as it is entertaining as Wellsâ acclaimed social critique questions whether unlimited power creates evil. Each reader can take a different meaning from âThe Invisible Manâ which is one of the reasons it remains relevant to this day and was adapted into a movie starring Elisabeth Moss in 2020. This captivating and thought-provoking novel should be read by fans of Ray Bradbury and George Orwell.
H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was a celebrated English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wellsâ influence cannot be overstated for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. A four-time Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, from religion to social criticism and beyond. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel âThe Time Machineâ, the sci-fi adventure novel âThe Island of Dr. Moreauâ, and the mankind-versus-aliens novel âThe War of the Worldsâ. Wells occupies one of the central seats in the canon of science-fiction literature and his writing inspired other celebrated authors such as Ray Bradbury and Philip K. Dick. Wellsâ stories are still widely read to this day and have had numerous cinematic adaptations including âThe Invisible Manâ starring Elisabeth Moss.