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.