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The Invisible Man
- Narrated by: John Banks
- Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
A mysterious stranger in a long-sleeved coat, with a bandaged face and wide-brimmed hat, arrives in a small English village. But his incongruous appearance is nothing compared to the secret of the clandestine experiments he is undertaking...With his face swaddled in bandages, his eyes hidden behind dark glasses and his hands covered even indoors, Griffin - the new guest at The Coach and Horses - is at first assumed to be a shy accident-victim. But the true reason for his disguise is far more chilling: he has developed a process that has made him invisible, and is locked in a struggle to discover the antidote. Forced from the village and driven to murder, he seeks the aid of his old friend Kemp. The horror of his fate has affected his mind, however - and when Kemp refuses to help, Griffin resolves to wreak his revenge.
About The Narrator: John Banks is one of the UK's most prolific audiobook narrators, working for the likes of Big Finish, Audible, Random House and Games Workshop. He is a true multi-voice, creating everything from monsters to marauding aliens. He is also an accomplished stage and TV actor.
Herbert George Wells was a novelist, teacher, historian and journalist, who has become known as the "father of science fiction." His works have been adapted countless times, and provided the basis for many literary and theatrical productions.
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- Squeaky Joe
- 18-03-18
Classic science fiction
An impetuous scientist manages to make himself invisible by interfering with his body’s refractive index. However, on discovering the impossibility of reversing the process, he begins to consider how this new characteristic might have unexpected benefits. Turning to crime, he becomes obsessed with making the most of his invisibility and gradually descends into madness.
Given the plethora of film and TV series based on the book, it was interesting to see what HG Wells originally wrote. I was surprised to see the development of the character from a clever reclusive scientist, into a thoroughly unpleasant villain, though the change makes total sense. The story is mostly told in third-person dramatic, so many of the protagonist’s antics are seen from the point of view of the villagers, the two doctors and the tramp-cum-assistant, Marvel.
A clever and thoughtful tale that explores the social restrictions and accepted behaviour of the time. It also rubber-stamped the author’s talent for writing what was then referred to as ‘scientific romance’, but would eventually become known as science fiction.
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- K. Melton
- 14-12-20
I know it's a classic but it's not for me
If it hadn't been a short one I doubt I would have persevered, I found the constant chase scenes tedious by the end and didn't warm to any of the characters, all of whom we met only fleetingly. This particular classic was not for me.
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- lewis boynton
- 22-11-20
Great Classic
Excellent classic with some really tense chapters, the narrator does an excellent job with the characters in this story
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-04-20
Great Story - Poorly Read
Love the Story. Had read it myself years ago and enjoyed it as much a second time.
Narrator had an odd pronunciation of some words, irregular pacing, and the accents weren't convincing. Found myself wincing at times because of it.
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- Graham French
- 14-05-19
H.G.Wells at his very best!
This is my favourite H.G. Wells novel. It is more horror than science fiction and so stimulates the imagination appropriately.
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- JGL
- 02-05-19
Well, it is a classic
HG Wells is a national institution, but the book and the way it's read live up to this. Good use of accents with the narration.
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- Tom K
- 19-04-19
loved it
Amazing narration and I absolutely loved the old English in this book! I very much recommend!
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- Peter K.
- 31-12-23
Beautifully read Classic
Science fiction at its finest this grotesque tale is well worth a listen . Mad Scientist and original story in abundance
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- Anonymous User
- 24-11-23
This story has stood the test of time
Despite being written in the late 1890s, this story has all the modern reader could need. Well narrated too.
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- Olivia
- 06-08-23
Interesting concept but slow story
Like most classics of its time, it is rather slow. But easy to read, and reminded me a little of Frankenstein.
I am glad to now know what this classic is about.
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