The Island of Dr Moreau by H.G. Wells

The Island of Dr Moreau

H.G. Wells

139 pages • first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics horror science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

Adrift in a dinghy, Edward Prendick, the single survivor from the good ship Lady Vain, is rescued by a vessel carrying an unusual cargo--a menagerie of savage animals. Nursed to recovery by their keeper Montgomery, who gives him dark medicine that...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,694 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
adventurous 63%
mysterious 62%
tense 53%
reflective 22%
challenging 20%
sad 11%
emotional 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 33%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 25% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

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