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While I wrestle with whether to continue reading "If Cats Disappeared from the World", I'm starting a book I'm more likely to enjoy.
Of the myriad film and TV adaptations of Wells' classic novel, I have a soft spot for Claude Rains' portrayal in the classic James Whale 1933 Universal movie version.
Also, Macmillan Collector's Library editions are so neat ?

There are a lot of terrible covers for this book. This 2 for $1 Walmart edition is one of them. 😆 This was my IRL book group‘s October pick. While it was really interesting to read the source of an often-referenced story, I found it disappointing. There was a lot more the author could have done with the idea—rather than being a sinister or sympathetic character, Griffin, our mad scientist invisible man, is basically just a self-absorbed jerk. ⤵️

The first half is almost like a farce. Silly names, country bumpkin buffoons and knockabout humour. Then, almost halfway through, the tone gets dark and is a much better novel. Theft, burglary and murder give us the classic Victorian fear of the lone, mad scientist. Disappointed by two antisemitic tropes and use of the N-word. The blurb says Wells championed socialism…hmm, could do better, Herbert.

Well this was an exciting and unique read that definitely kept me engaged throughout. It‘s an adventurous little book following a man who makes himself invisible and gets up to no good. But given that it‘s written in 1897 it is a book of its times and has references to racist slurs and antisemitic comments which is unacceptable. Otherwise, makes for an entertaining read.

i didn‘t like this book

One of the classic “a scientist drinks a potion and things go terribly wrong” stories. I have to admit I didn‘t love the book, but adored the old Universal movie!

#Potion #Scarathlon #ScarathlonDailyPrompts

People often say sociopaths walk unseen among us. In the case of the Invisible Man, this was literal. Wells portrays the common citizen as a dunce. This was a short, action-packed bit of science-fiction. It is perfect for the reader afraid of in-depth scientific instructions.

4 ⭐️s for both!
I absolutely love H.G. Wells. Both of these stories leave the reader contemplating the true nature of humans. In The Invisible Man, we‘re left wondering if Griffin‘s invisibility, and thus separation from his fellow humans, is to blame for his subsequent loss of humanity. In The Island of Dr. Moreau, Prendick and the reader are left to wonder if we humans are really so far removed from our animal brethren.
My favorite quote from ⬇️

There are some racial slurs in here that really caught me off guard, but otherwise this was pretty entertaining. I have no idea if the optic research Griffin delved into to make himself invisible has any merit, and he was really just a cranky douche of a guy. 🤷‍♀️

“I went over the heads of the things a man reckons desirable. No doubt invisibility made it possible to get them, but it made it impossible to enjoy them when they are got.”

2020 read great book 📚🤩

This was effectively scary and had a good twist toward the end. There were a lot of plot holes left hanging, but overall a perfect creepy movie to watch on Halloween.

+6
13895 total points

#Scarathlon2020 #TeamHarkness @StayCurious

" When I discover who I am, I'll be free."

"The world is a possibility if only you'll discover it."

"And my problem was that I always tried to go in everyone's way but my own."

"Man's hope can paint a purple picture, can transform a soaring vulture into a noble eagle or moaning dove."

⭐️⭐️ • Boring.

Here is my (for once) early #ReadWithMrBook prompt. It was not only #pickedforcover as it was a book-club-prompt, but I really like the Magritte-esque image.

I‘m not the only one who‘s seen this recently but I HAVE to post about The Invisible Man starring the amazing Elisabeth Moss.
It doesn‘t resemble the book by H.G.Wells or the original film but it‘s intense, frightening, and it kept me gripped all the way through. It‘s beautiful filmmaking with an ugly storyline of abuse at the center; my heart ached for CeCe. I loved the horror and I loved the ending.
+ 6 points / 4 💀
#TeamSlaughter #Scarathlon

So. I had watched this one earlier this week. It was a great movie! I really enjoyed it. But of course it is very very very loosely based on the book (the only real similarities is he made himself invisible!) Ha But I am glad I saw it! It was on my radar for a while. #Scarathlon2020 #TeamSlaughter @clwojick
6 points

#NovelWatchingCrew (#NWC)
@AkashaVampie , @AnansiGirl , @jb72 , @AsYouWish , @mollyrotondo , @Readage @Butterfinger

#currentlyreading the tagged book with #NovelWatchingCrew (#NWC) for September. It's one of three books I'm attempting for the month, the other two being Dracula and North & South, all #classics. I love #classicliterature. This one is interesting so far

#bookgroup #bookclub #scifi #mystery #novels #fiction #MountTBR

#NWC #NovelWatchingCrew

Well I finished this tonight, and it‘s weird but short and interesting. The invisible man is irrational and angry and frankly I have no sympathy for him. He did it to himself.

“There‘s some ex-traordinary things in books,” said the mariner.”
― H.G. Wells, The Invisible Man

What is your favorite Classic movie?

Create a Mood Board based on your favorite Classic Character. (Movie or Book)

#NovelWatchingCrew #NWC

#NWC #NovelWatchingCrew

This month I am reading (listening) to The Invisible Man. It‘s pretty interesting and strange. I‘ve obviously seen versions of it on TV. Eventually I‘d like to read North and South too.

My favorite classic would be Dracula with The Christmas Carol being a close second.

1. So I finished Inviable Man (HG Wells). I had been wanting to read it forever!! So I am really happy that I was able to read it.

2. I haven't read many classics (this is something that I have been remedying this year!) But I want to say that maybe... Frankenstein has been my favorite so far?I feel like classics and #BuddyReads go together and I have been enjoying them so much :)

#NovelWatchingCrew (#NWC)

Tuesday night reading of tagged book while I‘m trapped by the domestic puma. The advantage of having my tablet close by after finishing my social distancing video chat with friends helps since I may be sitting here for a while.

#catsoflitsy
#readtobreathe @ashesofabookdragon
#novelwatchingcrew @ElizaMarie, @AkashaVampie, @jb72 , @AsYouWish , @mollyrotondo , @Readage @Butterfinger

Free space for #BookSpinBingo :) @TheAromaOfBooks

So.. I really enjoyed this book! It was a classic that I had never read but I am so glad that we picked this for our #NovelWatchingCrew (#NWC) book. Now to find some of the movies!

#NovelWatchingCrew (#NWC)
@AkashaVampie , @AnansiGirl , @jb72 , @AsYouWish , @mollyrotondo , @Readage @Butterfinger

#TBRCrewBingo
@jessinikkip , @Catherine_Willoughby , @MissAimz_55 , @cortg

So I guess I had really wanted to read this !!! Didn‘t realize I had a kindle copy and a chirp copy of it !!! Started the audio on my drive in today and now I‘m reading the ebook :)

#NovelWatchingCrew (#NWC)
@AkashaVampie , @AnansiGirl , @jb72 , @AsYouWish , @mollyrotondo , @Readage @Butterfinger

Hello Littens and #NWC group. Here are the books for September for our Classic genre. You are more than welcome to read one or all.

Everyone is welcome in our groups! We would love to have you.

@ElizaMarie @AsYouWish @jb72

Listening to this one on audio this week.

An original take on the idea of becoming invisible and the problems that might follow. Not as compelling a read as some of the author's other works.

#mycover

Going back through and reading the classic horror books. Enjoying this and seeing them with new eyes.

Sorry I'm posting another movie poster but this was amazing!!!! I am very amped up right now and will need to watch something light and fluffy. 😆

This one was okay, but not my favorite. It was a lot more brutal than I thought it would be. Not sure what I was expecting but this wasn't it. 3.5 Stars.

I read this book years ago, but completely forgot the plot. So done re-reading in an #audiobook. Picked this book as it has less characters and short story. Otherwise I will lose my track😛, as I am not very good at listening. I wonder about the idea of invisible man, that too centuries ago! But I dint like the main character 🤨 I wish the invisible man could have been a super hero.

#booked2020 #hatoncover #classicreading #classicschallenge2020

Another Stone Arch graphic novel, they do such a wonderful job with the classics....bold colors, great graphics.
#teamslaughter #scarathon @Clwojick

Last one in The Invisible Man series...

1944 starring John Carradine and Jon Hall

4pts for #TeamStoker
#Scarathlon

Just finished up this one...

1942 starring Jon Hall, Ilona Massey and Peter Lorre

4pts for #TeamStoker
#Scarathlon

Up next...

1940 starring Vincent Price and Nan Grey

4points for #TeamStoker
#Scarathlon

Watching this one now...

1933 starring Claude Rains and Gloria Stuart

Fun fact, this movie was directed by James Whale, the same man who directed both Frankenstein and the Bride of Frankenstein. If you don't catch the similarities in the direction, you can catch the similarities in the cast. 😉

4pts for #TeamStoker
#Scarathlon

Just finished reading this one for an audio book, and I had quite forgotten how altogether funny it was. The subtitle of this book is "A Grotesque Romance", and I did not recall any romantic involvements. I presume the author used the word as drama, story, etc. Still it reads as well today as when it was first written. A load of fun. My reading should be available for public consumption in about two weeks.

H.G Wells

"Much to say, but little to tell."
I like this phrase.

Completed this book .....a nice and interesting science fiction......

Well... at least it was short, and the narration was good.

There were a couple of goosebump-inducing moments, and I enjoyed the creepy atmosphere, but I wasn‘t overly impressed with the story and didn‘t like any of the characters.

Spoiler alert: the invisible man is a total jerk. 😂

⭐️⭐️⭐️

#1001books

“‘Why!‘ said Huxter, suddenly, ‘that's not a man at all. It's just empty clothes. Look! You can see down his collar and the linings of his clothes. I could put my arm -‘

He extended his hand; it seemed to meet something in mid-air, and he drew it back with a sharp exclamation. ‘I wish you'd keep your fingers out of my eye,‘ said the aerial voice.”

#AnglophileApril | 28: #InvisibleTouch

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