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The Food of the Gods

Originally Published: 1904

Author: H. G. Wells

Genres: Fiction Classics, Classic Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction


A classic story by a classic writer with a great mind that was far ahead of his time and we can still see his writing being used in many movies and his ideas being used by other authors. This book is like a plot and plot generator for monster movies.

All his books are like “what if” scenarios and he uses them well, the science, the aliens, the invisibility, time travel, and all the unusual stuff that he creates are so amazing to read and visualize.

When I was I kid I knew about this book was not able to find it for a long time, I even checked in libraries but no one had it when I was around. Many years later I just found it in a shop where it was not even possible to see a book, I found it in a computer shop. That night I read it in one sitting and was satisfied because all that time I spent searching for it was worth it.

I always hoped someone is going to make a series based on this book where normal-sized humans are struggling in a world full of giant creatures that can kill and eat humans and giant humans can’t even see normal-sized humans because they are like insects to them.

It starts a little slow but once the “food” is spread, it becomes a nightmare. You can call some of these parts “horror” but the way it is written makes it so normal for me, I am not sure what others are going to feel while reading those parts. Comment with your thoughts on this matter after reading the “pond” scene.

It is not just science fiction with giant creatures, you are going to find many things that hold their ground in our reality and that is hate and reasons for hating on the smallest things like color, size, religion, and many more things that are exploited by a few to control the masses.

I can say a lot about this book because it is a classic and must be read by everyone and shared with the new generations. Some of it can be slow but that is only because of the times it was written and that is how the books were written in those times, otherwise this book is a hundred percent recommended.


Synopsis:
“Mr Bensington and Professor Redwood were amongst that new breed of men - or 'scientists' as they had become known. They discover Herakleophorbia IV, a chemical foodstuff that accelerates growth, and, after a series of experiments, the countryside is overrun with giant chickens, rats, wasps and worms. Havoc ensues, but Benson and Redwood are undeterred and begin to use 'the food of the gods' on humans. Soon, children are growing up to 40 feet high. But where will the experiments end? H. G. Wells was responsible for an entirely new genre of writing. It was his bold, daring and hugely innovative books that first introduced readers to the concept of time travel, invisibility, genetic experimentation and interstellar invasion - ideas that have gone on to inspire future generations and given rise to the entire science fiction industry.”

Rating: 100/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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The Darwin Awards

180 Bizarre True Stories of How Dumb Humans Have Met Their Maker

Published: 27, September 2001

Author/Editor: Wendy Northcutt

Genres: Comedy, Humor, Real Life Stories


The Darwin Awards are a satirical award that began in Usenet newsgroup discussions in 1985. They identify people who have allegedly contributed to human evolution by removing themselves from the gene pool by dying or sterilizing themselves through their own actions.

Some of the rules to be a candidate for this reward:
Because the award is intended to be humorous, the candidate's folly must be unique and sensational. Several silly but common activities, such as smoking in bed, are not taken into account. Self-immolation caused by smoking after receiving a flammable ointment in a hospital and being specifically told not to smoke is, on the other hand, grounds for nomination. Despite being intentional and self-inflicted (i.e. attempted suicide), one "Honorable Mention" (a man who attempted suicide by swallowing nitroglycerine pills and then attempting to detonate them by running into a wall) is noted to be in this category.

The first time I saw this book, I thought it is actually about people who won this prestigious Darwin award that I don’t even know about, so I bought the book without even reading what it is all about.

I was busy so I opened the book after a few days, hoping to find great people who know what evolution is and all the fields related to this subject but the moment I started reading the cover, it made me laugh at myself for not even noticing the front cover properly before that moment, but really this book was not a bad purchase, it was funny and sad at the same time because of the way these people died or harmed themselves.

This book is a collection of real people doing stuff that caused their own death. Remember this book is not a compilation of suicide gone perfect stories. Instead, it is just a sample of what the actual website has to offer, the author compiles, searches, and then posts the authentic stories on her website. These stories are just a few of the best self-elimination true stories from her website.

Don’t forget to read it in a place where you can laugh out loud without disturbing anyone because surely you are going to laugh like crazy while reading this book.

Not all stories are going to make you laugh because some may make you think of the people around these people and the people who they left behind and the dependants on these people. It can be very sad, horrific and even disgust can manifest your thoughts but it all depends on who you are and how you think.

A great fun read that you can finish in one sitting but you are going to feel sick if you do because of laughing too much. A hundred percent recommended read.


Synopsis:
“The Darwin Awards is the legendary web site which commemorates the remains of people who have improved our gene pool by killing themselves in really stupid ways! Practically everyone who is on the net has received a Darwin story in their e-mail at one time or another. It is one of those legendary web sites which have become part of the fabric of being on-line. Started in 1993 by biologist Wendy Northcutt she set out to collect together and authenticate stories of individuals around the world who, through their stupidity, have ‘removed themselves from the gene pool’ These are the people for whom warnings such as ‘coffee is hot’ and ‘this superman cape does not enable the wearer to fly’ were made . . .”


Rating: 100/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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The Girl on the Train

Published: 13, January 2015

Author: Paula Hawkins

Genres: Psychological, Women's, Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Literary Fiction, Women's Literature, British & Irish Literary Fiction, Contemporary Literary Fiction


This book is a first-person native with three different perspectives. Basically, three stories about the same topic but all are completely different. A sad book that can leave you depressed but somehow you are still going to read it page by page even if you want to stop but you won’t be able to do it. It is not because the writer has done something wrong; it is the characters that are going to make you feel that way but that is the beauty of this book. I think I see beauty in the ugliest things and yes this book is ugly because of the characters you are reading about.

This book is not as bad as many people say it is because everyone has a different taste and style. I loved the book, it was fast-paced and a true page-turner for me.

If you are a “Gone Girl” fan then this book is for you but read the review first and decide for yourself because it was a good story but maybe very depressing for many.

You may want to stop reading after a hundred or so pages but I think it is better to continue because the ending is worth it.

The style of writing is not for everyone but if you read the book with an open mind and don’t get into the habit of hating the characters then you’ll understand why the author did it and I think it was a necessity to do it. Even the style is different but really she is a clever author to pull this off in the end.

I never watched the movie adaptation of this book so I have no idea if the movie did justice to the book or not. (I’ll update this section if I watch the movie but at the moment I have no time to do that. Still, I am adding the link to the movie, so please comment and share what are your thoughts on the movie if you already watched it.)

Yes, I am not going to give more points just because this book is not for everyone and one of the reasons is the hype and hype is one of the most dangerous things for any great work.


Synopsis:
“The #1 New York Times Bestseller, USA Today Book of the Year, now a major motion picture starring Emily Blunt.

The debut psychological thriller that will forever change the way you look at other people's lives, from the author of Into the Water and A Slow Fire Burning.

“Nothing is more addicting than The Girl on the Train.”—Vanity Fair

“The Girl on the Train has more fun with unreliable narration than any chiller since Gone Girl. . . . [It] is liable to draw a large, bedazzled readership.”—The New York Times

“Marries movie noir with novelistic trickery. . . hang on tight. You'll be surprised by what horrors lurk around the bend.”—USA Today

“Like its train, the story blasts through the stagnation of these lives in suburban London and the reader cannot help but turn pages.”—The Boston Globe

“Gone Girl fans will devour this psychological thriller.”—People

EVERY DAY THE SAME
Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning and night. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She's even started to feel like she knows them. Jess and Jason, she calls them. Their life--as she sees it--is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost.

UNTIL TODAY
And then she sees something shocking. It's only a minute until the train moves on, but it's enough. Now everything's changed. Unable to keep it to herself, Rachel goes to the police. But is she really as unreliable as they say? Soon she is deeply entangled not only in the investigation but in the lives of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good?”


Rating: 80/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.


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