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larissakoedood's review against another edition
It was interesting and nice with the added music, but too many ‘mouth sounds’ to be able to keep listening.
wanderingstories's review against another edition
2.0
This Hardback Graphic Novel is the adaption from H.G. Well's The Island of Doctor Moreau.
This one is a creepy story told with creepy illustrations.
Pendrick (our main protagonist) tells us how he came to land on the remote Island of Doctor Moreau.
We also meet Montgomery who helps Pendrick when cast away from his original boat and Moreau on the Island.
I found this a creepy, disturbing and brutal story about how (some?) Humans take things way too far especially in the name of 'Religion' and 'Science'.
This one is a creepy story told with creepy illustrations.
Pendrick (our main protagonist) tells us how he came to land on the remote Island of Doctor Moreau.
We also meet Montgomery who helps Pendrick when cast away from his original boat and Moreau on the Island.
I found this a creepy, disturbing and brutal story about how (some?) Humans take things way too far especially in the name of 'Religion' and 'Science'.
diredreamings's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
masaba's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
klash92's review against another edition
5.0
Published in 1896, Island of Dr. Moreau, was well ahead of its time. Written about a concept that most would find despicable, even today, H.G. Wells goes above and beyond in creating a world where humans no longer over power animals due communication skills. And even more eerily, he makes us realize the beast that lives within all of us, which becomes more apparent today and every day with all the evil that is being done in or society.
Definitely a book that should be read if you've not got a weak stomach or a closed mind, but reader be ware, Wells threw caution to the wind when writing this masterpiece.
Definitely a book that should be read if you've not got a weak stomach or a closed mind, but reader be ware, Wells threw caution to the wind when writing this masterpiece.
odorothy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bella_bennett8307's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
hjswinford's review against another edition
4.0
My Overall Thoughts - 4.5/5
“Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should…” This book seems like a dark precursor to Jurassic Park. Except the big budget corporation aspect is removed and it’s just this guy, Dr. Moreau, who is The Most Evil…all in the name of science and knowledge. I read up a little bit on the historical context of the publication of this novel and was quite surprised and interested in the conversations that were happening around actual vivisection practice…WHAT…and also the world-rocking concepts of Darwinism which were sweeping the world. In the years preceeding this novel, the National Anti-Vivisection Society was founded—because this was apparently really a thing people did—and still exists today as an active animal welfare group.
Character Development - 4/5
The narrator, Prendick, struggles mightily with the ethical and moral implications of everything around him and it makes him an interesting narrator. I even found that I grew attached to a couple of the creatures, especially Dog Man. My attachment made the entire scenario all the more revolting, but then that was the whole point, was it not?
Story Structure - 5/5
Linear and unobstructive.
Tone/Style - 5/5
Very H.G. Wells style. Simple and clear. Prendick as a narrator was sympathetic and direct.
Content
There is some gore and some murder. The creatures are quite unsettling, but most of that is left up to the reader’s imagination.
My Final Thoughts
While perhaps not as specifically applicable to animal rights issues going on in the world today, the philosophical ponderings around man interfering with nature, fear, pain, and the nature of humanity will always be relevant. It was an interesting read. Not my favorite of Wells’s works, but easy and interesting.
“Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should…” This book seems like a dark precursor to Jurassic Park. Except the big budget corporation aspect is removed and it’s just this guy, Dr. Moreau, who is The Most Evil…all in the name of science and knowledge. I read up a little bit on the historical context of the publication of this novel and was quite surprised and interested in the conversations that were happening around actual vivisection practice…WHAT…and also the world-rocking concepts of Darwinism which were sweeping the world. In the years preceeding this novel, the National Anti-Vivisection Society was founded—because this was apparently really a thing people did—and still exists today as an active animal welfare group.
Character Development - 4/5
The narrator, Prendick, struggles mightily with the ethical and moral implications of everything around him and it makes him an interesting narrator. I even found that I grew attached to a couple of the creatures, especially Dog Man. My attachment made the entire scenario all the more revolting, but then that was the whole point, was it not?
Story Structure - 5/5
Linear and unobstructive.
Tone/Style - 5/5
Very H.G. Wells style. Simple and clear. Prendick as a narrator was sympathetic and direct.
Content
There is some gore and some murder. The creatures are quite unsettling, but most of that is left up to the reader’s imagination.
My Final Thoughts
While perhaps not as specifically applicable to animal rights issues going on in the world today, the philosophical ponderings around man interfering with nature, fear, pain, and the nature of humanity will always be relevant. It was an interesting read. Not my favorite of Wells’s works, but easy and interesting.
ellie_cripps's review against another edition
3.0
Not sure what I expected from this book, but it was a lot creepier and more atmospheric than I expected. It's always interesting to get a sense what the power and horrible capabilities of science looked like to adventurous writers of the past, even if this book was very shocking when it came out.
However I think it suffers from the prose style and the decision to regularly come upon the exciting events after they have happened, rather than actually describing and witnessing them.
All the same, I've read much worse books and although it turned my stomach a little at times I still found it an interesting read.
However I think it suffers from the prose style and the decision to regularly come upon the exciting events after they have happened, rather than actually describing and witnessing them.
All the same, I've read much worse books and although it turned my stomach a little at times I still found it an interesting read.