The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells

The Island of Dr. Moreau

H.G. Wells

240 pages • first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics horror science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

Written in 1896, The Island of Dr. Moreau is one of the earliest scientific romances. An instant sensation, it was meant as a commentary on Darwin's theory of evolution, which H. G. Wells stoutly believed. The story centers on the depraved Dr. Mor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,619 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
adventurous 65%
mysterious 61%
tense 49%
reflective 22%
challenging 20%
sad 10%
emotional 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 55%
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: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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