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The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells

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... a protagonist whose scientific experiment leads to moral complexity?

Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

If you were fascinated by Griffin’s morally ambiguous descent after gaining invisibility in The Invisible Man, you’ll be gripped by Charlie Gordon’s journey in Flowers for Algernon. Like Griffin, Charlie undergoes a radical scientific transformation that brings unintended consequences and ethical dilemmas. You’ll find yourself questioning the nature of progress, responsibility, and the human cost of unchecked ambition.

... a driven character whose scientific pursuits spiral out of control?

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

If you enjoyed the relentless drive of Griffin in The Invisible Man as he obsessively pursues his experiments, you’ll appreciate Dr. Jekyll’s single-minded quest in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Both protagonists are consumed by their scientific ambitions, leading to isolation and tragedy as their inventions unleash unintended horrors.

... stories where scientific concepts and their implications are central to the plot?

Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott

If you appreciated the methodical, science-based exploration of invisibility in The Invisible Man, you’ll enjoy the rigorous mathematical and scientific concepts in Flatland. Abbott’s novella uses geometry as both a plot device and a way to explore perception, reality, and the limits of human understanding.

... an intimate focus on troubled, isolated protagonists?

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

If you were drawn to the claustrophobic atmosphere and psychological isolation of Griffin in The Invisible Man, you’ll be captivated by Merricat Blackwood’s insular world in We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Both novels immerse you in the minds of outcast characters whose paranoia and alienation drive the narrative.

... a dark, solitary struggle for survival in a hostile environment?

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson

If you were compelled by the dark, gritty tone and sense of desperation in The Invisible Man, you’ll find I Am Legend equally gripping. Robert Neville’s nightly battle against the infected mirrors Griffin’s increasingly dire situation, each character confronting isolation and moral ambiguity as society turns against them.

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