The Invisible Man

by H. G. Wells Narrated by Eric Burton

Overview

The Invisible Man is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. Originally serialized in Pearson's Weekly in 1897, it was published as a novel the same year. The Invisible Man to whom the title refers is Griffin, a scientist who has devoted himself to research into optics and who invents a way to change a body's refractive index to that of air so that it neither absorbs nor reflects light. He carries out this procedure on himself and renders himself invisible, but fails in his attempt to reverse it. A practitioner of random and irresponsible violence, Griffin has become an iconic character in horror fiction.

While its predecessors, The Time Machine and The Island of Doctor Moreau, were written using first-person narrators, Wells adopts a third-person objective point of view in The Invisible Man. The novel is considered influential, and helped establish Wells as the "father of science fiction"

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly - Audio

09/04/2017
Actor Griffin adds to the mysterious atmosphere of this classic work of science fiction originally published in 1897. In his cultured British accent, he carries listeners through the trials and tribulations of Wells’s creation, a mad scientist (also named Griffin) who does research into optical refraction until he finds a formula that makes him invisible—a state he mistakenly believes will provide him with fame and fortune. Actor Griffin makes palpable the profound panic of the scientist, who is unable to find a formula to reverse his invisibility. He provides fine cockney accents for innkeepers Jenny and George Hall, which adds color and authenticity to the performance. Listeners will be immersed in the struggle of local scientists, doctors, and police to apprehend a man they cannot see. (May)

AudioFile

A harrowing read from cover to cover, The Invisible Man is perfect for the audio format.”

SFFaudio

The psychological rigor that Wells brings to the novel makes The Invisible Man quite possibly the first and last straight science fiction story worthy of our attentions.”

From the Publisher

I personally consider the greatest of English living writers [to be] H. G. Wells.” —Upton Sinclair

AUG/SEP 03 - AudioFile

When a bandage-swathed stranger books a room in an English village inn, no one realizes this is the beginning of a reign of terror. It’s not long before they do! For the Invisible Man is dwelling under that roof, and he is one angry, irascible, and frustrated scientist with little patience for humanity. It may be he was antisocial to begin with, but his invisibility, and the danger and delight it brings him, push him to the brink of madness. Masterfully portrayed by Scott Brick--each of his characterizations is an actorly tour de force--THE INVISIBLE MAN fascinates and mesmerizes, until it’s gone. D.J.B. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940160342894
Publisher:	Loudly
Publication date:	08/12/2022
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

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CHAPTER 1
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