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 medium-paced
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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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Moods

dark 86%
adventurous 63%
mysterious 62%
tense 52%
challenging 21%
reflective 21%
sad 10%
emotional 5%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 52%
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: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 4% | 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: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.55

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