The Invisible Man

It's always fascinating to look at the early years of science fiction and see what the author was using the genre for. The War of the Worlds seemed to be a warning about the evils of imperialism, but I had a more difficult time deciphering this novel. It was a bit more humorous and equally implausible. The Invisible Man is tempted by the freedom of existing outside of the social contract, but almost immediately regrets his decision, and descends into madness trying to find a cure for his condition. This is the more enjoyable of the two Wells novels I've read.