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A review by fieval_loves_books
The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
<light spoilers>
Early science fiction! The book is much better when you understand the historical context in which it is written. Otherwise it can seem a bit….goofy..
Victorian paranoia around scientific advancement and particularly vivisection put the horror element into context.
The mystery of what the island is becomes relatively apparently early in the book.
It’s a short read but also fun to listen to on audiobook. good to read if you are interested in the development of the horror genre / science fiction and how monsters are a reflection of societies paranoia.
Early science fiction! The book is much better when you understand the historical context in which it is written. Otherwise it can seem a bit….goofy..
Victorian paranoia around scientific advancement and particularly vivisection put the horror element into context.
The mystery of what the island is becomes relatively apparently early in the book.
It’s a short read but also fun to listen to on audiobook. good to read if you are interested in the development of the horror genre / science fiction and how monsters are a reflection of societies paranoia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Understanding the context in which this book was writing is essential to enjoying and getting the most out of the book.