English language
Published Dec. 4, 2021 by Independently Published.
Griffin, a scientist, has devoted his life to the study of optics. As his work progresses, he invents a method of making a person invisible. After testing the experiment on himself, he comes to realize that while the experiment was a complete success, he has no way of reversing his invisibility.
Written in a time of rapid scientific progress and industrial development, Wells uses Griffin’s struggle with his condition and descent into obsession and madness to reflect on the dangers of unbridled scientific progress untempered by compassion or humanity.
The Invisible Man was initially serialized in Pearson’s Weekly in 1897, after which it was published as a whole novel that same year.
It was certainly challenging reading a book written before 1900. I found the book an interesting read with a unique detachment from the characters.
Malgré quelques longueurs au milieu du roman, ce grand classique signé H. G. Wells tient toutes ses promesses.
A partir de la possibilité pour un homme de devenir invisible, l'auteur nous propose un récit passionnant, sans héros apparent mais un protagoniste plutôt antipathique, voire carrément fou, et une petite galérie de personnages secondaires savoureux.
J'ai beaucoup aimé cette lecture, en particulier le premier puis le dernier tiers, le milieu étant un peu plus lent ou répétitif. Il m'a suffi de m'accrocher un peu pendant ce léger plat pour retrouver le plaisir de suivre les aventures de cet homme invisible.
A uniquely humorous and tragic classic!
