The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

The Island of Doctor Moreau

H.G. Wells

160 pages • first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics horror science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

'That black figure, with its eyes of fire, struck down through all my adult thoughts and feelings, and for a moment the forgotten horrors of childhood came back to my mind'Adrift in a dinghy, Edward Prendick, the single survivor from the good ship...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,524 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
adventurous 65%
mysterious 61%
tense 48%
challenging 21%
reflective 21%
sad 10%
emotional 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 31%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 22% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.54

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