A review by caaleros
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

4.0

The Island of Doctor Moreau has an interesting concept, but like most Victorian sci-fi novels it lacks the execution that will appeal to modern readers. This makes it perfect ground for a retelling and I was so excited to see Silvia Moreno-Garcia tackle it. Things that make The Daughter of Doctor Moreau appealing to readers is that it is character focused, it has a distinct historical and geographical setting, and it moves quickly. Even though Moreno-Garcia is known for her horror novel, Mexican Gothic--and I remember The Island of Doctor Moreau being disturbing--this novel did not emphasize the grotesque and I think it would be a good entry into Moreno-Garcia’s novels.

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.