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The Problem With Alien Invasions

 
 
 
 
 
Sally Morem

by Sally Morem

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I use H.G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds" and Steven Spielberg's 2005 remake of the story to launch my discussion of the many problems that alien invasion stories pose to writers. My contention is that it's nearly impossible to write a truly believable invasion story nowadays. I explain why in some detail.

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01/30/2009
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efinley

efinley

I hate that I'm posting this where Kathleen can see it, but this was a very insightful and entertaining essay. Aliens need motives too ...

09/08/2009
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kathleenfitz

kathleenfitz: i'm glad you made your love for this document public. 09/08/2009

tammysf

tammysf: and i found some ... interesting... related documents when i went to this page. viva scribd community! 09/09/2009

Sally Morem

Sally Morem

Thanks, Akhilles85

07/16/2009
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akhilles85

akhilles85

Very well put together.

07/16/2009
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Sally Morem

Sally Morem

Thanks, Rania, for your very kind comments. Please feel free to read any of my other essays here.

02/12/2009
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te ariki

te ariki

Well written, well presented. An absolute joy to read! This author puts forth her case with clarity and humor that I find refreshing. Well done, and please write some more! Bless you. Ra.

02/11/2009
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