H.G. Wells: The Science Fiction Collection

De: H. G. Wells

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

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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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!!

The original HG Wells stories are really good.

After more than a century I was amazed at how reading the original stories stood the test of time. The War of the Worlds performed brilliantly by David Tenant was surprisingly engrossing and frightening. The other stories in their original text were also well-written and performed. I can imagine early 20th-century readers wondering if such marvels could really happen. We have sent people to the moon. Genetic modification is being done. We have robots on Mars. We have sensors to detect people by heat, sound or motion without seeing them. And we have weapons of war that can incinerate cities and nerve gas that can kill with the slightest exposure.

Great Narators for Great Stories

The only reason I didn't give the story higher is because I just really can't get into The First Men in the Moon. I couldn't get through that one fast enough. War of the Worlds and the Invisible Man more than made up for it though.

well performed

well performed I am more of a Jules Ven fan. But Wells has a great scientific for sight.

Such a great experience!

These stories are always a delight, and the narrators for each were perfectly chosen! I appreciate the experience each one brought to their novel. They made them live!