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

The Island of Dr. Moreau

H.G. Wells

184 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 62%
mysterious 61%
tense 53%
reflective 21%
challenging 20%
sad 10%
emotional 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 34%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.55

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