The Star - by H.G. Wells

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Author: H.G. Wells / Year: 1866-1946  / Genre: Sci-Fi Short Story

H.G. Wells “The Star,” is about a star that is on the verge of having an impact on the planet Jupiter. In this story, the asteroid destroys the planet. Jupiter, and how the human race is faced with the reality that their very own lives and earth itself could possibly end at any moment. The apocalypse that happens on earth nearly ends civilization. Tidal waves poured over long coasts of Asia, across the plains of China, and many islands around the world. Cities were destroyed, and for a long time earthquakes continued to happen around the world. In this story, we are introduced to the Martians who were also known as Mars astronomers. The Martians looked at earth very differently than how the human race looked at earth. The Martians were shocked at how earth was able to sustain so much damage.