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A review by midici
The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells
3.0
I have mixed feelings about this. H.G. Wells writes very well, and he creates a very specific eerie sensation of being trapped and isolated (by being stranded on the island); and being in constant fear for your life (as everyone and everything is at all times on the island). As a book written in the 1800s it's pretty openly racist. There's interesting themes about ethics in science, about playing god and taking responsibility for your creations; but there's some very wrong ideas (in my opinion anyway) on the fundamental differences between people and animals. The main character is a bit of an idiot but he survives so he gets bonus points.
The sort of cult that Moreau encourages the Beast People to have - one where there are supposed to act 'like humans' and worship/fear Moreau and his "House of Pain" - make Moreau by far the creepiest character. Also the way he apparently operates on live and aware animals, so that there's a constant background screaming of immense pain at all times. Honestly my real question is why the hell Pendrick took so long to decide to get away.
The sort of cult that Moreau encourages the Beast People to have - one where there are supposed to act 'like humans' and worship/fear Moreau and his "House of Pain" - make Moreau by far the creepiest character. Also the way he apparently operates on live and aware animals, so that there's a constant background screaming of immense pain at all times. Honestly my real question is why the hell Pendrick took so long to decide to get away.