THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
By H.G. WELLS
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The War of the Worlds" is a classic science fiction novel written by H.G. Wells and first published serially in 1987. The novel tells the story of an alien invasion for Mars to Earth specifically in the British region.
The story begins when a series of explosions are seen on the surface of Mars. Shortly afterward, mysterious cylinders fall in various locations across England. From these cylinders emerge Martian creatures controlling giant tripod-shaped war machines. They begin destroying cities and killing humans with heat rays and poison gas. The main narrative follows an (unnamed) man as he tries to survive and find his wife amidst the chaos of this invasion.
In conclusion, "The War of the Worlds" is not just a boring old novel. This is an exciting story that makes us think about many things: about technology, about how humans deal with crises, and about how small we are in this universe. Although written more than 100 years ago, the messages in it are still relevant today.
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