The Island of Doctor Moreau Illustrated

by The Island of Doctor Moreau Illustrated H. G.

The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells. The text of the novel is the narration of Edward Prendick, a shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat who is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, a mad scientist who creates human-like hybrid beings from animals via vivisection. The novel deals with a number of philosophical themes, including pain and cruelty, moral responsibility, human identity, and human interference with nature.[2] Wells described it as "an exercise in youthful blasphemy.

Genres: Science Fiction, Classics, Gothic

156 pages, Paperback

Published May 17, 2022

Reviews

[sootski · Rating 4 out of 5]

“They may once have been animals; but I never before saw an animal trying to think.”

bro wtf

[Ron Bernas]

Kind of surprising for a book written about 150 years ago. A lot of fun.

[Alexander Johannes · Rating 4 out of 5]

First experience of reading Wells. Interesting, quite old fashioned mode of description and tends to give a moral conclusion towards the end. But none the less very enjoyable and easy to read.

[Andréa Lechner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book incredibly disturbing. Wells was influenced by the time he spent studying with T. H. Huxley, and it is perfectly obvious from what Dr Moreau is trying to do that Darwin was very much on his mind. The story is plausible at many levels, particularly regarding the experiments with animals.
Moreau never becomes a real person, yet represents the torturer we all dread. His experiments become scary from the moment we share the puma's pain, simply through its moans and groans.
I found the character of Montgomery much more real, somewhat reminiscent of the part played by Humphrey Bogart in The African Queen. There is no malice in this man, but no sense that he will protect Prendick either.
I was relieved towards the end, though I won't disclose any details to avoid providing any spoilers.
The novel is extremely well written and suspenseful throughout. I found it entirely relevant and contemporary, despite having been written at the end of the nineteenth century and being only Wells' second novel. His descriptions are particularly vivid and haunting.

[Justin Couchot · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bizarre, quick read I really enjoyed.

[Elizabeth MacKellar · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book freaked me out and upset me. 10/10 writing to be able to achieve that.

[Griz Calderon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Creepy and compelling. A classic sci-fi tale that explores ethics, identity, and power.

[Bradley White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic, timeless story telling.

[Melissa Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story with interesting themes that really make you think. I recommend it

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

lowkey fire

[Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, simple chapters. Great ideas. Revolutionary for the late 1800s.

[Coco · Rating 5 out of 5]

pretty interesting book. HG Wells has some pretty interesting ideas.

[Macy Brownsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

+
-interesting concept
-pretty spooky
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- racist :(
-slow