The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney

The Body Snatchers (S.F. Masterworks)

by Jack Finney

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.

Reviewed by Michael @ Knowledge Lost on

2 of 5 stars

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Interesting read, it's one of those stories I've heard about a number of times, so it's good to finally have read it. But there is so many books out there that are better. I think this makes a better movie than book.

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