Pages Read: 1- 9 Quote and React: In the start of chapter one, the author introduces countless scientific facts and details about the Earth and Mars. He refers to humans as vain, “blinded by vanity,” and serene. While reading how he was describing our race, I realized how small and helpless humans really are in comparison to the Universe, or possibly other intelligences. I always thought of Earth as such a powerful and prosperous place. But …showed first 75 words of 1623 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1623 total…for the most part realistic account of what could happen, or would happen if creatures from another planet invaded our Earth. This type of book is usually not my style and I would probably never walk into a bookstore and pick out a futuristic fiction book such as this one. But I can honestly say that I enjoyed reading The War of the Worlds, and I would recommend it to a friend in the future.