The Country of the Blind

by H.G. Wells
The Country of the Blind cover
Good Books rating 4.1
Short Story Collections
Buy online
Amazon
Format/Price Check
Technical
  • ID: 8554
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-22
  • Publisher: 谷月社
  • Published: 2015-10-12
  • Reviews: 3

This volume brings together all the short stories that the author deemed worthy of revisiting, providing a comprehensive look at his early literary career. The collection spans tales from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the author's shift in focus from short stories to more sustained and exacting forms of writing. /n/nThe author shares personal insights into his writing process, revealing how encouragement from a friend sparked his interest in crafting short stories. The collection includes a variety of imaginative and vivid tales, showcasing the author's ability to weave compelling narratives from seemingly ordinary starting points.

Reviews
Goodreads · 2023-01-01
engaging 3.80

The story is solid and engaging, with two versions offering different perspectives. It's a well-thought-out world that sets up a tense adventure and a curious thought experiment.

This reviewer found the story to be solid and engaging, appreciating the different versions that offer unique perspectives. The well-thought-out world creates a tense adventure and a curious thought experiment, making it a compelling read. The story's exploration of intellectual differences and unique abilities adds depth to the narrative.

Quick quotes

    The story was solid and quite engaging, and I enjoyed it accordingly.

    I learned there are two versions for this story, the original with Nuñez narrowly escaping.

    The Country Of the Blind is a well thought-out world that sets a story up for not just a tense adventure, but also a curious thought experiment.

Library of Short Stories · 2023-01-01
thought-provoking 4.00

The story is well thought-out and sets up a tense adventure and a curious thought experiment. It deals with intellectual differences due to different abilities.

This reviewer highlights the well-thought-out nature of the story, which sets up a tense adventure and a curious thought experiment. The exploration of intellectual differences due to different abilities adds a layer of depth to the narrative. The story's unique premise and thoughtful execution make it a compelling read.

Quick quotes

    The Country Of the Blind is a well thought-out world that sets a story up for not just a tense adventure, but also a curious thought experiment.

    It deals with intellectual differences due to different abilities, in this case, using the sight as an example.

    An interesting and thought-provoking read.

Writer's Block · Kasia James · 2012-02-18
enjoyable 4.50

The stories are a good read and offer terrific escapism. They highlight a sense of wonder in science and interest in people.

Kasia James found the stories in this collection to be engaging and enjoyable, offering a sense of escapism that she appreciated. She particularly liked the way the stories explore scientific wonder and human interest, making them a delightful read. The collection is a great example of H.G. Wells' imaginative mind at work, blending adventure with thought-provoking themes.

Quick quotes

    All three stories are a good read, and terrific escapism.

    I really enjoyed the sense of wonder in science and interest in people that they evoke.

    The stories showcase Wells' brilliant and imaginative mind.

Appears in Lists