41 pages 1 hour read

H. G. Wells

The Island of Doctor Moreau

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1896

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H. G. Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau garners both praise and critique. Reviewers commend its provocative themes and exploration of ethics in science. However, some find its pacing uneven and characters underdeveloped. This thought-provoking novel remains significant for its timeless questions about humanity and morality.

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Who Should Read The Island of Doctor Moreau?

Fans of gothic science fiction and moral quandaries will enjoy H. G. Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau. Similar to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, it explores themes of human nature, ethics in scientific experimentation, and existential dread.

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Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

990L

Book Details

Genre
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Classic Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Themes
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Natural World: Nurture v. Nature
Natural World: Animals