The Invasion of the Body Snatchers

By: Jack Finney

Narrated by: Kristoffer Tabori

On a quiet fall evening in the small, peaceful town of Mill Valley, California, Dr. Miles Bennell discovers an insidious, horrifying plot. Silently, subtly, almost imperceptibly, alien life-forms are taking over the bodies and minds of his neighbors, his friends, his family, the woman he loves, and the world as he knows it.

This classic 1955 thriller of the triumph of the human spirit over an invisible enemy inspired the acclaimed 1956 film, directed by Don Siegel and named one of Time magazine's 100 Best Films. Blackstone's edition is read by Don Siegel's son, actor-director Kristoffer Tabori, an Emmy and Audie Award winner, and concludes with the narrator's insider reminiscences of his father's work on the film.

©1955, 1983 Jack Finney (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic reviews

• Nominee, 2008 Audie Award, Science Fiction

GOOD READ

Old, dated but a classic, and must read.

Much better than I'd expected

I wasn't too sure about this book at first... I'd seen bits and pieces of the movie and thought if it was anything like that I probably wouldn't like it. But I took a chance and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The book hooks you from the very first sentence and wraps you in a blanket of mystery. It was very hard to put this one down and I recommend it to any and everyone.

Interesting to Revisit a Classic

I've always loved the old black-and-white movie and thought it would be fun to read the book. I was not disappointed. A bonus interview at the end of this audio recording proved very interesting, too, as it speaks to both the book and that original movie.

Great Suspense

Would you consider the audio edition of The Invasion of the Body Snatchers to be better than the print version?

Yes and no. I can't read as much as I like and resort to listening to books but either is doable.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Sheer enjoyment

Any additional comments?

This is a great classic and worth the money. The characters are fun and the villain is unique and interesting.

Good novel!

I've seen the first two films based on this book many times and enjoyed them both; especially the 1956 original. I wanted to see how different the book was , especially from the 1956 film, and there are minor differences until the end. I won't spoil it but if you liked the first film, you will enjoy this..and the reader does a great job.