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caaleros's review against another edition
4.0
The Island of Doctor Moreau has an interesting concept, but like most Victorian sci-fi novels it lacks the execution that will appeal to modern readers. This makes it perfect ground for a retelling and I was so excited to see Silvia Moreno-Garcia tackle it. Things that make The Daughter of Doctor Moreau appealing to readers is that it is character focused, it has a distinct historical and geographical setting, and it moves quickly. Even though Moreno-Garcia is known for her horror novel, Mexican Gothic--and I remember The Island of Doctor Moreau being disturbing--this novel did not emphasize the grotesque and I think it would be a good entry into Moreno-Garcia’s novels.
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
claudmcarr's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kathrat's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
susancalvillo's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
3.0
giorgioamani's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
boxcar's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
fine quick read, fun concept. Shallow characters, hollow writing, but not all that bad. some good moments, lots of cliche. Still, entertaining. I did appreciate the whole doesn’t have to end in the woman falls in love the big strong man thing. but the whole of the romance felt contrived, insincere. Frustrating. Partially that’s the point, partially the dialogue and scenario didn’t really convince me.
Also, why isn’t there more detail about the hybrids lol. I could barely picture any of them with the scant imagery and detail on their appearance! they’re like the whole schtick!
love the setting, yucatán rainforest in the 19th century. The whole mayan rebels was cool but, again, awkwardly executed.
I’m ragging on it, but i did read it in a day. certainly an element of suspense and what’s-gonna-happen to it.
Also, why isn’t there more detail about the hybrids lol. I could barely picture any of them with the scant imagery and detail on their appearance! they’re like the whole schtick!
love the setting, yucatán rainforest in the 19th century. The whole mayan rebels was cool but, again, awkwardly executed.
I’m ragging on it, but i did read it in a day. certainly an element of suspense and what’s-gonna-happen to it.
thechanelmuse's review against another edition
2.0
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is a character-driven, loose retelling of H.G. Wells’ 1896 science fiction/horror novel, The Island of Doctor Moreau, against the backdrop of the The Caste War of Yucatán. The chapters in The Daughter alternates between the perspectives of Carlota Moreau—the daughter of Dr. Gustave Moreau—and Montgomery—a depressed, high-functioning alcoholic who is the overseer of Dr. Moreau’s experimentation of half-human, half-animal hybrids.
Although the premise is interesting, incorporates Mexican history, and the book's cover is gorgeous, chile…I was bored for most of it. So disappointed. What hinders the execution is the uneven pacing (too slow for nothing happening at times), forgettable characters, the melodramatic dialogue and the predictability (I guessed the twist before it was revealed). I didn't care for the love triangle nor much of the plot structure for what it was. I needed more science and more action, especially with the premise of hybrids and a war. I haven't read Wells' novel, so I'm unsure if those things did take place in that one, but it def needed to take place in this one.
Although the premise is interesting, incorporates Mexican history, and the book's cover is gorgeous, chile…I was bored for most of it. So disappointed. What hinders the execution is the uneven pacing (too slow for nothing happening at times), forgettable characters, the melodramatic dialogue and the predictability (I guessed the twist before it was revealed). I didn't care for the love triangle nor much of the plot structure for what it was. I needed more science and more action, especially with the premise of hybrids and a war. I haven't read Wells' novel, so I'm unsure if those things did take place in that one, but it def needed to take place in this one.
kittycat416's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
pumpum10's review against another edition
3.0
Started off really slow but I liked the second half. Montgomery is lowk a creep but shamefully I kind of love him!! All the other characters are boring