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

The Island of Dr. Moreau Illustrated

H.G. Wells

168 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

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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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3.55
based on 12,542 reviews

Moods

dark: 86%

mysterious: 63%

adventurous: 62%

tense: 52%

reflective: 21%

challenging: 19%

sad: 11%

emotional: 4%

informative: 1%


Pace

35% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

57% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

19% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

21% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

46% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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