The Island of Dr. Moreau

H. G. Wells

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1896

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H. G. Wells

The Island of Dr. Moreau

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1896

Book Details

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pacific Island • 1890s

Publication Year

1896

Audience

Super Short Summary

The Island of Dr. Moreau by H. G. Wells follows the experiences of Edward Prendick, a shipwreck survivor who encounters Dr. Moreau on a mysterious island. Moreau conducts experiments on animals, creating hybrid creatures. The narrative explores themes of humanity, ethics, and nature.

Reviews & Readership

Review Roundup

The Island of Dr. Moreau by H. G. Wells fascinates with its exploration of ethical boundaries and human nature. Praised for its imaginative narrative and compelling themes, it also faces criticism for dated, colonial perspectives and characters lacking depth. Wells’ provocative tale, however, continues to spark dialogue on the consequences of scientific hubris.

Who Should Read The Island of Dr. Moreau?

Readers who relish evocative, thought-provoking science fiction and ethical dilemmas will enjoy H. G. Wells' The Island of Dr. Moreau. This novel appeals to fans of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, with its exploration of humanity, scientific hubris, and the boundaries of nature and morality.

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