The War of the Worlds (version 2)
H. G. Wells
Read by Rebecca Dittman
War of the Worlds by Herbert George Wells (H.G. Wells) was published in 1898 at a time when he wrote a series of novels related to a number of historical events of the time. The most important of these was the unification and militarization of Germany. The story, written in a semi-documentary style, is told in the first person by an unnamed observer. It tells of the events which happen mostly in London and the county of Surrey, England, when a number of vessels manned by aliens are fired from Mars and land on Earth. (Summary by Rebecca) (6 hr 35 min)
Chapters
| Book 1 Chapter 01 | 15:39 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 02 | 9:27 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 03 | 6:56 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 04 | 7:59 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 05 | 10:15 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 06 | 5:56 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 07 | 8:53 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 08 | 6:53 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 09 | 13:05 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 10 | 14:10 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 11 | 12:48 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 12 | 23:35 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 13 | 12:32 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 14 | 24:05 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 15 | 19:15 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 16 | 28:14 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 1 Chapter 17 | 22:13 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 2 Chapter 01 | 16:53 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 2 Chapter 02 | 22:09 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 2 Chapter 03 | 12:45 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 2 Chapter 04 | 10:58 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 2 Chapter 05 | 6:49 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 2 Chapter 06 | 8:36 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 2 Chapter 07 | 34:12 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 2 Chapter 08 | 20:27 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 2 Chapter 09 | 11:52 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
| Book 2 Chapter 10 | 8:59 | Read by Rebecca Dittman |
Reviews
love the reader
Peggy
Love Rebecca Dittman's reading. Personally, I think the more dramatical readings (like Version 3 of this work) are very distracting from the storyline. Rebecca's matter-of-fact style, but very lively reading delivers the story directly to the listener's experience. Will look for more works read by this reader.
excellent
aimzzz
This year I'm listening for the 2nd time & just have to comment. Rebecca's reading is of professional quality. Classic story well read-- what a treat. Hope you see this post, Rebecca... great job!
The book is always better
Njord
I've enjoy movies and books. But I've always found the case that the book is always better then any rendition of it on screen. This book far exceeds the attempts of those to turn it into a movie. Wells does a good job keeping the story moving forward and making the reader feel like they are in the action. Would recommend.
The War of the Worlds versions 2
A LibriVox Listener
This book is imaginative and written with enough detail and realism to make the story believable (as far as any science fiction story set in the past can be believable). The reader does a good job, making almost no mistakes. His characterizations are consistent and fitting, and he carries the atmosphere of the events effectively.
tellmeatale
Really great book and very well read! I am very glad to have been able to listen to this book as I don't know if I could read through it myself as it tends to drag on at times! That said it is a great listen and is through one person's narrative of the events that happened!
H.G. Wells At His Best
A LibriVox Listener
This book is by far better than the movies, so expect to be amazed. The suspense is never ending and the litature is perfect. A must read even if your not a SciFi person.
Amazing
Dasan Orlich
An epic, awesome, violent, bloody, gory, aliens, spaceships, war, ironclads, and a good author!!! What couldn't you like about this sci-fy book, that has lots of fighting.
Dwight P
Rebecca's narration of "The War of the Worlds" is my all time favorite on Librivox. Thank you Rebecca for an excellent contribution to our listening entertainment.