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But psychologically, there is a lot involved. I presumed it was going to be a straightforward, aliens invade, that’s what we’re dealing with. What I didn’t expect was the brilliant basis in science. The way it’s written strongly reminded me of the old Sci-Fi films I used to watch as a child, but that was a part of it’s charm. I read the majority in the second sitting as I just couldn’t put it down. I was quite amazed to find how much I loved it and read it in two sitting. I wasn’t really sure what to expect as I haven’t read much in the way of science fiction. I read this book as it was my book club read. Silently, subtly, almost imperceptibly, alien life-forms were taking over the bodies and minds of his neighbors, his friends, his family, the woman he loved - the world as he knew it.įirst published in 1955, this classic thriller of the ultimate alien invasion and the triumph of the human spirit over an invisible enemy inspired three major motion pictures Miles Bennell discovered an insidious, horrifying plot.

On a quiet fall evening in the small, peaceful town of Mill Valley, California, Dr. They will not always be crime books as I am trying to widen my reading selection. These posts are simply books I have recently read and enjoyed and will share with you.

As a writer, I do not believe I should be reviewing the hard work of other writers. The Recently Read posts are not typical book reviews.

The body snatchers by jack finney