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

The Island of Dr. Moreau

H.G. Wells

fiction classics horror science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced

160 pages | first published 1896

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Ranked among the classic novels of the English language and the inspiration for several unforgettable movies, this early work of H. G. Wells was greeted in 1896 by howls of protest from reviewers, who found it horrifying and blasphemous. They want...
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Moods

dark 85%
adventurous 66%
mysterious 62%
tense 49%
reflective 22%
challenging 21%
sad 11%
emotional 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 31%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 22% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | 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: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

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3.54

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