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

The Island of Dr. Moreau

H.G. Wells

190 pages • first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics horror science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced

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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 86%
adventurous 63%
mysterious 61%
tense 52%
reflective 22%
challenging 20%
sad 11%
emotional 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 32%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 25% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.55

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