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H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 14:56:12


Tchaikovsky Reborn
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Discuss. I've read more of Wells, and he seems to be much more to the point in his writings.
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 15:17:26


Azraelkali53
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In what regard? On what issues? How so?
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 15:33:49


Tchaikovsky Reborn
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In literature.
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 15:37:30


Azraelkali53
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you're being too vague.
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 16:05:00


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While I like both, I generally prefer Wells. The Invisible Man and The War of the Worlds in particular are really well done. The ending to War of the Worlds is just perfect (no spoilers here through), and The Invisible Man beautifully explores the consequences of being invisible.

Verne's books tend to be more like adventure books, whereas Wells tends to explore the implications of a particular technology or event, which I personally find more engaging. In some ways I find Verne more similar to Edgar Rice Burroughs who wrote the Princess of Mars series, Pellucidar, and of course Tarzan, though Burroughs's stories are more clearly adventure stories.

Edited 1/30/2016 16:16:05
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 16:39:10


[AOE] JaiBharat909
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Verne's books tend to be more like adventure books, whereas Wells tends to explore the implications of a particular technology or event, which I personally find more engaging.

+1. Spot on.
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 16:45:50


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I couldn't read either.

I find sci fi rather boring...
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 17:14:27


[Wolf] Relmcheatham
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Jules Verne was an influence for H.G. Wells. I have read quite a few books from both of them, however I can not really pick a favorite.
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 17:51:57


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Well, I grew up reading war of the worlds and other books by wells however I have recently begun to read more by Verne so I have an equal liking for both of them

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H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 20:34:40


Lord of Turnips
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Jules Verne. H.G. Wells doesn't mention turnips at all, but Verne does in 80 Days Around The World and in The Mysterious Island.
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 20:43:31


Azraelkali53
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The obvious answer is Orwell.
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 20:58:58


Lord Varys
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^^^
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 22:20:49


Genghis 
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Book talks? Personal trivias? Cancer councils?

I have no memory of this cancer
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-30 22:23:20


Azraelkali53
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pls end this unfunny forced meme. Its worse than shit from 9gag.
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-31 00:01:57


Tchaikovsky Reborn
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all I try to do is make actual off-topic things, that don't involve cancer.
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-31 03:07:20


Eklipse
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Everything is either Cancer or Autism now. Thread makers just can't win.
H.G Wells vs. Jules Verne: 2016-01-31 04:47:57


The Mad Japanese
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Neither, Arthur C Clarke FTW! but seriously I'm more into Wells
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