The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

The Daughter of Doctor Moreau

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

fiction historical science fiction adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

306 pages | first published 2022

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a dreamy reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico.Carlota Moreau: a young woman, growing up in a di...
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Summary of 1395 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
adventurous 58%
dark 58%
tense 43%
emotional 30%
reflective 13%
challenging 11%
sad 10%
hopeful 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 23%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 27% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

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3.8

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