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 217th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1316
Since this book was first published in 1898, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 1316.0.
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