The Island of Doctor Moreau

by H.G. Wells, H. G. Wells, H G Wells, HG Wells
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Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
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  • ID: 7158
  • Added: 2025-12-12
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9791041824656
  • Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
  • Published: 2023-11-07
  • Formats: 6
  • Reviews: 2

In 'The Island of Doctor Moreau,' H. G. Wells crafts a gripping narrative that delves into the ethical dilemmas of scientific exploration. The story follows Edward Prendick, a shipwreck survivor who is rescued and taken to a remote island owned by the enigmatic Doctor Moreau. Prendick soon discovers the grotesque experiments Moreau conducts on animals, transforming them into human-like creatures known as the Beast Folk. The island becomes a microcosm of societal control and the thin line between humanity and animality./n/nAs the Beast Folk begin to revert to their animalistic states, chaos ensues, and Prendick struggles to survive amidst the unraveling order. The novel raises profound questions about the essence of humanity and the moral implications of scientific pursuits, making it a timeless exploration of identity and ethics.

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Mother Booker Blog · 2019-01-23
terrifying 4.50

The tale is terrifying and explores the consequences of unchecked scientific experimentation. It's a chilling exploration of power and its abuses.

The reviewer describes 'The Island of Dr. Moreau' as a terrifying tale of a scientist gone mad with power. They highlight the consequences of Moreau's experimentation, which are both horrifying and thought-provoking. The reviewer appreciates the novel's exploration of themes such as power, ethics, and the nature of humanity. They also note that the novel is well-written and engaging, making it a classic that is still relevant today. The reviewer finds the story to be a chilling exploration of the dangers of unchecked power and the ethical implications of scientific experimentation.

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    The Island of Doctor Moreau is a terrifying tale of a scientist gone mad with power and the consequences of that experimentation.

    It is a chilling exploration of power and its abuses.

    The novel is well-written and engaging, making it a classic that is still relevant today.

She Reads Novels · 2011-04-28
disturbing 3.50

The story is not frightening but evokes a sense of disgust and repulsion. Moreau's creations are nightmarish and disturbing.

The reviewer did not find 'The Island of Dr. Moreau' to be frightening, but they did feel a growing sense of disgust and repulsion as they read. They describe Moreau's creations as nightmarish and disturbing, highlighting the novel's ability to evoke strong emotions. The reviewer appreciates the novel's exploration of themes such as the ethics of scientific experimentation and the nature of humanity. They also note that the novel is well-written and thought-provoking, making it a classic worth reading. The reviewer finds the story to be a disturbing exploration of the consequences of unchecked power and the ethical implications of scientific experimentation.

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    I didn't think the story was frightening, although I did feel a growing sense of disgust and repulsion.

    Some of Moreau's nightmarish creations are truly disturbing.

    The novel is well-written and thought-provoking, making it a classic worth reading.

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