The First Men in the Moon

Herbert George Wells

Jan 1901 · George Newnes, Limited

Ratings and reviews

I decided to try reading this book in order to check out the Kindle reader for iPhone. It made sense since I've always been a big fan of H. G. Wells, and the book was free. In the end I was pleasantly surprised to find that the book is quite good in its own right and makes for an engaging and gripping read. Even though the Moon does not hold the same fascination in our mind as to this day Mars does, and many of the "scientific" ideas presented in the book nowadays seem downright silly, the narrative is still very compelling and makes for a fascinating read. H. G. Wells is very good at developing an action-packed plot, and if we can somehow suspend over hundred years of new knowledge, the events and premises in the novel become very plausible. Another fascinating aspect of Wells' novels is the use of Sci-fi genre as a tool of social and political critique, and the last part of this book has a good dose of it as well. This may not be as good of a book as perhaps "The War of the Worlds" or "The Time Machine" are, but it still entertains and provokes thought after all this time has passed. I would strongly recommend it to all the classic Sci-fi fans out there.

Book stared out good.&Went down hill. Arriving on moon. British Movie Better.Is Life on Moon. One time Yes.But Was Eons Ago I say About maybe Very Early Jurrasic Period on Earth..I think moon was out Post for More advance Civillizaton to watch How life Evolved on Earth. I Dont believe in Silly UFO Nuts.I believe, Earth have Researchers. Why Humans think Only Intelligent Spices want find common threat life on Earth. Intelligent Spices would See Earths Evolution simular to their planet early History

Dated style and story felt rushed but reads likes a first hand journal of a businessman's venture with his scientist associate. By the time I got into the story and wanted more, it was already over.