Reviews with content warning for Racism - The Island of Doctor Moreau and Other Stories

An interesting glimpse into the anxieties of late Victorian society - with some of the regressive language of the period (content warning for racism).

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sofipitch's review against another edition

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adventurous dark slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was a great read. I think the idea of animal people doesn't seem terrifying at all, it's commonly used in fantasy and sci fi, but this book is expertly written to make you feel horrified. I think if it were written in modern day it would be through like genetic changes but making animals into ppl through surgery, while impossible in the real world, is truly horrific when you think about how painful that process must be as well. This is just expertly done body horror with a strong message on scientific ethics.

I am marking ableism and racism just bc of how some of the animal-people are described.

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mmirjamm's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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strabbyfieldz's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective 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

0.5

This book had some really evocative images and ideas, but you can find these ideas in a book that is significantly less socially darwinistic / flat out racist and ableist.

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