The Body Snatchers
Oct 2010 · S.F. MASTERWORKS Book 85 · Hachette UK
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Originally published in 1955 Jack Finney's sinister SF tale has outgrown the initial debate about whether it satirized Communism or the conformity of US society at the time, to become a classic of paranoia; an examination of our fear of 'the other'.
Most people know the story from seeing THE INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS, the classic 1978 remake (one of the few Hollwood remakes said to better than the original, made in 1956) starring Donald Sutherland.
Here's your chance to read the original source; a story that has resonated with readers and viewers for more than 50 years.
Originally published in 1955 Jack Finney's sinister SF tale has outgrown the initial debate about whether it satirized Communism or the conformity of US society at the time, to become a classic of paranoia; an examination of our fear of 'the other'.
Most people know the story from seeing THE INVA...
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Lee Moore (ljredux)
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August 22, 2026
This is so much better than I was expecting. I've seen the 1956 film a few times and liked it, but the many unanswered questions bugged the life out of me. You know, like where did the pods come from? How did the takeover process actually work? Did it only work on humans? And was that electricity meter reading guy in the basement doing what I think he was doing? Well the book answers all of these and more, it gives an actual plot purpose to the literal skeletons in Miles' closet, and the ending is so much more eerie and satisfying. I'll definitely be reading this again.
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Born in 1911, the American author Jack Finney wrote numerous SF novels, thrillers and mysteries, several of which were adapted to film. He was awarded the WORLD FANTASY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT in 1987. A long-time resident of California, he died in 1995.
Born in 1911, the American author Jack Finney wrote numerous SF novels, thrillers and mysteries, several of which were adapted to film. He was awarded the WORLD FANTASY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT in 1987. A long-time resident of California, he died in 1995.
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