The Island of Doctor Moreau - H.G. Wells

The Island of Doctor Moreau

By H.G. Wells

  • Release Date: 1946-08-13
  • Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 955 Ratings)

Book Synopsis

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.

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Latest Impressions

  • Incredible!

    4
    By Jill On A Rampage
    Incredibly fascinating concept!! The relations to biology were incredibly interesting and the overall novel really rn captures the ideas of ethics, evolution, and isolation.
  • Timeless

    5
    By FJB2085
    Still relevant with modern scientific experiments. Great story and build up.
  • Solid read

    4
    By Isaacrmoreno
    Quick and entertaining makes for a nice short read
  • Frightening

    5
    By Dwardeng
    One of the best Science Fiction/Horror novels ever written. H.G. Wells was a genus.
  • The Madmans Daughter

    4
    By KillerQueen125
    If you like this, read the book The Madmans Daughter, an enchanting novel loosely based on this.
  • Island of Dr Moreau

    5
    By JazzBass13
    This 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

    4
    By Phopey
    There 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

    3
    By SEALs Sniper 10
    This 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.