H.G. Wells: The Science Fiction Collection

By: H. G. Wells

Narrated by: Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, David Tennant, Alexander Vlahos, Eli Roth - introduction

Length: 27 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

He’s often been called the father of science fiction. Now, listen to H. G. Wells’ five science fiction novels in one definitive collection. Introduced by film director and H. G. Wells fanboy Eli Roth, the collection features unabridged recordings of the novels performed by Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, David Tennant and Alexander Vlahos.

The War of the Worlds narrated by David Tennant

When Earth is invaded by Martians in great mechanical tripods, terror ensues. They are equipped with heat rays and poisonous black gas, intent on wiping out the human race. During the destruction, one man’s story details the monstrous invasion and his struggle to find his wife in the devastation.

The First Men in the Moon narrated by Alexander Vlahos

A chance meeting between penniless businessman Mr Bedford and absentminded scientist Dr Cavor leads the two on a fantastical journey to the moon. However, they are unprepared for what they find: freezing nights, boiling days and sinister alien life. Will they be trapped forever?

The Time Machine narrated by Hugh Bonneville

Transported to the year AD 802,701, the Time Traveller encounters the peaceful Eloi, a beautiful elfin race of childlike adults afraid of the dark, and with good reason. Beneath the earth’s surface live the Morlocks, apish troglodytes who torment the Eloi. When the time machine is stolen, the Time Traveller must enter Morlock territory if he ever hopes to return home.

The Invisible Man narrated by Sophie Okonedo

When a strange man takes shelter at an inn, his skin covered from head to toe in bandages, he causes distrust. Griffin, a scientist, reveals that he has successfully managed to turn himself invisible, but alas without a way of undoing it. Desperate for a cure, his ailment drives him to many sinister actions, including murder.

The Island of Dr Moreau narrated by Jason Isaacs

Edward Prendick, the single survivor of a shipwreck, is rescued by Montgomery in a vessel carrying a menagerie of savage animals. Taken to an uncharted island, he meets Dr Moreau - a brilliant scientist whose notorious experiments have caused him to abandon the civilised world. It soon becomes clear he has been developing these experiments - with truly horrific results.

Known as ‘The Father of Science Fiction’, Herbert George Wells’ writing career spanned over 60 years. He was a writer of novels, short stories, nonfiction books and articles. As a young man, Wells won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in London, sparking his infamous vocation as a science fiction writer.

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Absolutely Perfect!

Don't listen to that other review! It was made by a Caddy Old Sod! (sorry american) but in all honesty the review does not give it justice and feels more like an act to be able to return the book. I think it is absolutely beautiful! Tennant does a phenomenal job and in no way is it monotone or robotic. A large percentage of the book is inner monologue and he does have his accent out full bore which may have been too much for "some" listeners but it is NOT dull.

Awesome job from the narrators.

The narrators bring you into each story and don't let go until the next story. This book is for fans of Doctor who, Star wars and Science fiction fans.

Great

I have loved Wells since I was young.
It was great to go through some them again.

The classics

Excellent books with excellent narration. Some might have read before some this was my first time, all were enjoyable.

Super classics!

The island of Dr. Moreau is amazing! Beautifully performed and an amazing listen.
War of the worlds is also a must.
Visitors to the moon didn’t age so well.
Time traveler is a bit short.

H. G. Wells was a visionary.

War of the Worlds and more

Moreau and First Men in the Moon we’re new to me, but I’m intimately familiar with Invisible Man and Time Machine. War of the Worlds is my favorite book of all time, so I read it annually. All performances are encapsulating. I, of course, have a soft spot for David Tennant and my favorite story ever. Highly worth the price of one credit.

Excellent

It has been years since I have bread well the stories. Honestly, I always preferred Reading myself to listening, but I have gone nearly blind and this is my only join now. The excellent readers/performers make the stories come alive. They are an absolute joy to listen to. thank you

Wonderful stuff.

Wonderful perfomance and exciting stories that will never grow old. Enjoy and think about life, death and all in between.

The Historic nature alone make it great

These stories have inspired so many movies and adaptations that you owe it to yourself to experience the originals. His imagination and forward thinking still make these stories enjoyable and amazing to experience.

A nice collection

The narrators are all wonderful, but the individual stories vary in quality.
However, I would definitely recommend reading/ listening to them, instead of watching the various movies!
It was a smart move to start with War of the Worlds, since I feel that it's the best of the bunch, and David Tennant does a great job reading the story!!