The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

The Island of Doctor Moreau

H.G. Wells

176 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics horror science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced
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A shipwrecked Edward Prendick finds himself stranded on a remote Noble island, the guest of a notorious scientist, Doctor Moreau. Disturbed by the cries of animals in pain, and by his encounters with half-bestial creatures, Edward slowly realizes ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,112 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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