The Island of Doctor Moreau
By H.G. Wells
- Release Date: 1946-08-13
- Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Description
The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel by H. G. Wells, who called it "an exercise in youthful blasphemy". The text of the novel is the narration of Edward Prendick, a shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat who is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, who creates human-like beings from animals via vivisection. The novel deals with a number of philosophical themes, including pain and cruelty, moral responsibility, human identity, and human interference with nature.
Reviews
Incredible!
4By Jill On A RampageIncredibly fascinating concept!! The relations to biology were incredibly interesting and the overall novel really rn captures the ideas of ethics, evolution, and isolation.Timeless
5By FJB2085Still relevant with modern scientific experiments. Great story and build up.Solid read
4By IsaacrmorenoQuick and entertaining makes for a nice short readFrightening
5By DwardengOne of the best Science Fiction/Horror novels ever written. H.G. Wells was a genus.The Madmans Daughter
4By KillerQueen125If you like this, read the book The Madmans Daughter, an enchanting novel loosely based on this.Island of Dr Moreau
5By JazzBass13This is one of the finest books I have ever read. A brilliant commentary on humanity (or the lack there of) wrapped in a sci fi horror story. It exposes our natures and faults through a myriad of characters. Slightly reminds me of The Portrait of Dorian Grey. There are two movies of this story, that I know of, the more recent with Val Kilmer. The movies are great for sci fi fans also.The Natives Are Especially Restless
4By PhopeyThere isn't much to be said about the book proper that hasn't already been stated better elsewhere, but for those interested in the story the 1931 pre-code film adaptation titled 'Island of Lost Souls' (which was recently rereleased by The Criterion Collection) is a great place to look. ARE WE NOT MEN?Psychologically entertaining
3By SEALs Sniper 10This book could certainly have been filled with much more action and peril. But it didn't really need to be. The setting and all around idea for this book really is the star in this case. It is a pretty quick read and the twisted setting and characters certainly make it worth the time. I wished the ending was a little more perilous but the way that the main characters near psychosis plays with him back in the real world was a very interesting way to end. I enjoyed it and it is certainly worth the quick read.