The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

The Daughter of Doctor Moreau

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

306 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a dreamy reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico.Carlota Moreau: a young woman, growing up in a di...

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Moods

mysterious 69%
adventurous 60%
dark 57%
tense 41%
emotional 32%
reflective 12%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 8%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 24%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 28% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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