A review by timstoker
The Island of Dr. Moreau by H. G. Wells

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-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

4.25

The first few chapters felt like a slog to get through, but once he reaches the island things really pick up. The atmosphere in this book is so tense and the body horror is excellent. The questions raised by the book about humanity and scientific ethics still hold up today