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A review by mcluster1
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a great read. SMG always creates the most thought provoking and unique books. The book was, imo, as enthralling as Mexican Gothic.
Knocked a star for the weird relationship between Carlota and Montgomery. nothing physical happens between the two, but I struggled with a man in his 30s (?) lusting after a 14-18 year old. Just a little icky
Knocked a star for the weird relationship between Carlota and Montgomery. nothing physical happens between the two, but I struggled with a man in his 30s (?) lusting after a 14-18 year old. Just a little icky
Minor: Colonisation, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Medical trauma, Addiction, Misogyny, and Medical content