The Island of Dr Moreau by H.G. Wells

The Island of Dr Moreau

H.G. Wells

139 pages • first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics horror science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Readers who relish thought-provoking explorations of ethical boundaries in science, wrapped in a chilling narrative of moral ambiguity and primal fear, will find this classic tale gripping.

Description

Adrift in a dinghy, Edward Prendick, the single survivor from the good ship Lady Vain, is rescued by a vessel carrying an unusual cargo--a menagerie of savage animals. Nursed to recovery by their keeper Montgomery, who gives him dark medicine that...

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Community Reviews

3.55
based on 12,812 reviews

Moods

dark: 86%

mysterious: 63%

adventurous: 62%

tense: 53%

reflective: 21%

challenging: 19%

sad: 12%

emotional: 4%

informative: 1%

Pace

34% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

58% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

46% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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