The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

The Island of Doctor Moreau

H.G. Wells

fiction classics horror science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced

160 pages | first published 1896

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

dark 86%
adventurous 66%
mysterious 63%
tense 49%
reflective 22%
challenging 21%
sad 11%
emotional 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 31%
slow 12%

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: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | 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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