From the back cover:

They came from outer space - Mars, to be exact.

With deadly heat-rays and giant fighting machines they want to conquer Earth and keep humans as their slaves.

Nothing seems to stop them as they spread terror and death across the planet. It is the start of the most important war in Earth's history.

And Earth will never be the same.

I bought this book because I am such a book nerd that I wanted to read it BEFORE I saw the movie! I do not read many sci-fi books, but I really enjoyed this one. I had read The Time Machine by H.G. Wells several weeks ago and really enjoyed his writing style. This copy of the book also includes a short biography of the author as well as an introduction and afterword to the story. I learned that H.G. Wells is considered the father of modern science fiction and that The War of the Worlds was the first book to use the idea of invasion by aliens. SPOILER: When I read the part of the book about how the aliens were defeated, I thought, "That's so simple, it's brilliant!" It was completely unexpected.

I plan to read more books by H.G. Wells.

Today I am mailing this book to literarylover in Florida as part of a trade. Enjoy!

Just recieved in the mail today! Thanks for sending- can't wait to read it.

I haven't gotten around to reading this, and since I'm going to be very busy with school this year, I've decided to turn it into a bookring!

The List
1. katrinat - UK - (Europe preferred)
2. TheDunedan - UK - (Europe preferred)<------ Book is Here
3. Cassiopeia22 - Germany - (Europe preferred)
4. jellyfish67 - UK -
5. Withoutwings - USA - (US preferred)
6. Queniene - USA - (US only)
7. back to literarylover - USA


Just a few bookring guidelines
-- Journal the book as soon as you receive it, and contact the next person for their mailing address.
-- Take as much time as you need, but try to read within 4-6 weeks so the ring keeps moving along.
-- Take a moment to journal your thoughts on the book when finished. It's interesting to read other's feelings on the book too!

Sending to katrinat in the UK!

Recieved today, two more books to read before this one, but it shouldn't take too long to get to it

I just couldn't get into this - I'm having a bit of a book drought at the mo. One of my friends read it whilst I was reading another book and he really enjoyed it, so at least it kept someone happy.

CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:

Off to The Dunedan

Thank you I have received the book. I finished a book last night and so I will start it next.

I have just finished reading this book. I prefered the second of the book to the first which I didn't find very gripping. I think that when this book was written as it was a new idea it would have been thought of as exciting and a page turner. I have scored it a 6 more because of my over all enjoyment than the style of writing and story idea.

I have posted this book to Cassiopeia22 this afternoon.