The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells

The Island of Dr. Moreau

H.G. Wells

160 pages • first pub 1896 (editions)

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Ranked among the classic novels of the English language and the inspiration for several unforgettable movies, this early work of H. G. Wells was greeted in 1896 by howls of protest from reviewers, who found it horrifying and blasphemous. They want...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,113 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
adventurous 63%
mysterious 62%
tense 52%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
sad 11%
emotional 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 35%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 26% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.55

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