The Invisible Man

“The Invisible Man” By: H.G. Wells is a haunting book about what happens when science is used without moderation, moral, ethics, or any thought to humanity. The theme of ignorance is very evident in this book and the mood is very fearful and dark. This book was skillfully written and as the plotline unravels you find out many new mysteries that keep you engaged and interested.

This book opens on a dark and snowy evening in February. In the first chapter you are introduced to a mysteriously bandaged man. The plot unravels as strange things begin to happen around the town of Iping, West Sussex. The townspeople become increasingly frightened and curious of this abnormal man as robberies and shadowy murders ensue. Fingers are instantly pointed towards the unwelcome new stranger. The people demand that the man, Griffin, show himself and explain all of the bizarre occurrences that seem to be connected with his presence. Griffin confesses that he is invisible and flees when the police try to arrest him.

As he is fleeing from the law Griffin meets unsuspecting, Mr. Marvel at a railroad station. He threatens Mr. Marvel and coerces him into helping him take revenge against the townspeople of Iping. The next few chapters are focused on Griffin as Mr. Marvel describes how low Griffin sinks. Griffin is revealed as the evil killer that he truly is. He commits many horrendous acts and even confesses to murdering his own father just to get the potion that made him invisible. The word of the infamous Invisible Man spreads and fear strikes every heart; especially those of the small town of Iping. Griffin made it clear that he would take his revenge on the ignorant, fearful townspeople. Many events come to pass and eventually Griffin is hunted down and killed by a mob.
This book is a perfect example of what fear can do to people. Griffin was a very disturbed and insane scientist. He was driven mad by a terrible, powerful invention gone horribly wrong. H.G. Wells uses the third person so we, thankfully, don’t have to delve into Griffin’s mind. This book is so well crafted and it teaches so many good things not to mention it’s quite a thrilling read. I would highly recommend it for anyone. Even though it is very impossible and fantastical in nature it is truly one of a kind. Bravo H.G. Wells.