The Invisible Man

8.5 out of 10

(4.5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

The books ok. Little slow going, and tedious at times...could just be my preferences. I can see how it would appeal to some people. My grandpa, for example. Reader is really nice. Pleasant voice, nice rhythm often as not, can be annoying at times, due to completely unnecessary stops and some stuttering. The plot is fairly interesting, depending on what you like. On the whole, this is a very nice book, great narration, and a pretty good read. I give it 4 and 1/2 stars because it is not perfect, but ok. I definatly recommend you try it.

Very good!

(4.5 stars)

Stephen D.

Alright, before I give a book analysis: I originally wanted to title this review “The Invisible Review” and leave this part blank. I decided it wasn’t worth it. With that out of the way, this story is incredible, yet it requires some patience to listen to, as it’s not exactly a NASCAR-speed book. Alex Foster does a great job with this H. G. Wells classic, I listen to it quite often! This tale is probably best for ages 11 and above. ….wow, this review turned out to be a mess, I apologize to all the confused review-surfers out there!

One of the many to read before you die

(3 stars)

TR

It was a good story for its time. I appreciate the idea and everything else that has come about from this book. Wells does a good job in not presenting too many characters to keep up with, and the details of the setting and characters are sufficient and not overbearing. A good read that will make you see what may be invisible to others.

(2.5 stars)

Zoe

I don’t normally review audiobooks but I came here to say this same audiobook with the narrator is on Spotify and, with the background noise in this audiobook, I didn’t want to use my listening hours on Spotify premium for a sub-par recording. Narration is great. He’s got a great voice but there’s a persistent, annoying noise throughout. Anyway, great book but the 2.5 stars is because of the bad recording.

Narrator as ghostly storyteller

(5 stars)

Shallowcreek

One feels that Mr Foster is a character in the story, as real as the Invisible Man...as though Griffin himself were telling the story in third person, making subtle allowances for his sudden and lethal addiction to power. He implies more regret over not mastering his temper than about misusing his genius. A very nuanced narration.

(2 stars)

titoune

The main character is just wicked there's nothing to make us like him. Moreover, the other characters are -for me- flat. Chapter 8 is very brief and could have been taken out of the book. In chapter 27, the invisible man writes a letter where he states that the reign of "invisible man the first " starts on that day... That made me laugh very hard.

A literary classic brought to life by the reader Alex Foster.

(5 stars)

Nikita

I found myself unable to put this down, every free moment I had I gave to finishing this book. Alex Foster narrated the book beautifully, you're bound to be hooked almost instantly. Wish he read more books for Librivox he definitely has a talent for keeping the readers attention.

Loved being able to listen for free!

(4 stars)

stoneturner

My first LibriVox book. Reader was excellent! Very enjoyable. I’d like to hear other books read by him. I didn’t know how this story ended and after years and years of knowing about the Invisible Man I found the end left much to be desired. However I really liked the epilogue.