This book should actually be called "Martians Conquer Earthlings, But Through Sheer Luck Bacteria Kills Them". Where was the war?! It was more like a chronicle of the human race being completely dominated and then recuperating after the Martians were unfortunate enough to die off - through no effort whatsoever on the part of humans.
I was hoping for an inspiring tale of the indomitable human spirit. Instead I found a diary-like tale of a man (and sometimes from the perspective of his brother) who hides until it is safe to come out. Can you say YAWN? Despite being a short book, it was a long read.
GRADE SHEET:
Pacing: D
Readability: C
Protagonist's Likability: C
Satisfying Ending: D
Ability to Put to Sleep: B+
Later Adaptation to Tom Cruise: A
I was hoping for an inspiring tale of the indomitable human spirit. Instead I found a diary-like tale of a man (and sometimes from the perspective of his brother) who hides until it is safe to come out. Can you say YAWN? Despite being a short book, it was a long read.
GRADE SHEET:
Pacing: D
Readability: C
Protagonist's Likability: C
Satisfying Ending: D
Ability to Put to Sleep: B+
Later Adaptation to Tom Cruise: A
Wow - how do you really feel - lol. I liked the book, myself.
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