The Earth Under the Martians

by H.G. Wells

This is the much anticipated sequel to H. G. Well's "War Of The Worlds". Learn more

Genres: Audiobook, Classics

77 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1898

About the author

Herbert George Wells was born to a working class family in Kent, England. Young Wells received a spotty education, interrupted by several illnesses and family difficulties, and became a draper's apprentice as a teenager. The headmaster of Midhurst Grammar School, where he had spent a year, arranged for him to return as an "usher," or student teacher. Wells earned a government scholarship in 1884, to study biology under Thomas Henry Huxley at the Normal School of Science. Wells earned his bachelor of science and doctor of science degrees at the University of London. After marrying his cousin, Isabel, Wells began to supplement his teaching salary with short stories and freelance articles, then books, including The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Dr. Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898).

Wells created a mild scandal when he divorced his cousin to marry one of his best students, Amy Catherine Robbins. Although his second marriage was lasting and produced two sons, Wells was an unabashed advocate of free (as opposed to "indiscriminate") love. He continued to openly have extra-marital liaisons, most famously with Margaret Sanger, and a ten-year relationship with the author Rebecca West, who had one of his two out-of-wedlock children. A one-time member of the Fabian Society, Wells sought active change. His 100 books included many novels, as well as nonfiction, such as A Modern Utopia (1905), The Outline of History (1920), A Short History of the World (1922), The Shape of Things to Come (1933), and The Work, Wealth and Happiness of Mankind (1932). One of his booklets was Crux Ansata, An Indictment of the Roman Catholic Church. Although Wells toyed briefly with the idea of a "divine will" in his book, God the Invisible King (1917), it was a temporary aberration. Wells used his international fame to promote his favorite causes, including the prevention of war, and was received by government officials around the world. He is best-remembered as an early writer of science fiction and futurism.

He was also an outspoken socialist. Wells and Jules Verne are each sometimes referred to as "The Fathers of Science Fiction". D. 1946.

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Reviews

[Hannes Buchwerk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hier fällt es so Ähnlich aus wie beim ersten Teil. Wobei ich das ende doch sehr gut finde

[Timur Zakirov · Rating 3 out of 5]

I may have to copy paste my previous review on "The War of the Worlds" as it pretty much applies to this book as well.
The sci-fi is immaculate and once again gives a little credit to the "tin foil hat" theories that H.G Wells is a time traveler (because how else could he be aware of things like this).
But again, I found myself zoning out during huge paragraphs of descriptions to then be gripped for a few pages by the realistic tension the author creates.
Again, I would rate it as average, as I was half bored and half intrigued but again, YOU MUST READ THIS (or listen to it on Audible), otherwise you'll be unprepared for The Martian Invasion !

[Lynn Pretorius · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely fascinating that this was written in the 19th century. Wells is truly the father of Science-fiction as a genre.

[Kj Gracie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great sequel to war of the worlds. I’d never read it (despite reading war of the worlds years ago.
Well worth a read

[^ Katie ^ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't particularly understand why this was written. It's just a retelling of a few chapters from War of the World's, but it was still interesting nonetheless

[Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely sequel to War of the Worlds. Wells did a great job ending the series and I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

[Priscilla Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

H.G. Wells is one of my favorite earlier SF authors. This is a great companion for War of the World.

[Oliver · Rating 3 out of 5]

This should be the same book as war or the world. The back half of wotw he gets distracted talking about his brother - then apologises for that in the first line of this book

[Hadron Haizlip Beers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook

I think this book was great, if not the stunning example of why sequels always drop in quality. I loved the choice to make the Martians living. It felt so empathetic. Added push and pull to the story. I also love the hero of the story (no spoilies, but iykyk). But the writing just was alright

[Tobi ﾄﾋﾞ · Rating 4 out of 5]

new scary thing to think about as i fall asleep: unlocked