The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

The Island of Doctor Moreau

H.G. Wells

208 pages • first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics science science fiction dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Edward Prendick is shipwrecked and finds himself stranded on an island in the Pacific. Here he meets the sinister Dr Moreau, a vivisectionst driven out of Britain in disgrace. And soon strange events cause Prendick to uncover the full horror of Dr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 60%
adventurous 53%
tense 53%
challenging 16%
reflective 13%
sad 10%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 40% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.59

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