A review by beckychristina
The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The sole survivor of a shipwreck finds himself stranded on a mysterious island populated by strange creatures, a mysterious doctor and his assistant.

I remembered liking the book during university, but enjoyed it all the more so for having the time to return to it leisurely. I always enjoy the adventure tale quality early sci-fi holds, and this book combines that with mystery in a way that really suits my tastes.

This books is a great and easy introduction to H.G. Wells’ work. It’s short, but has a depth to it, and it’s always fun to read the source of anything much referenced.