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

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

3.5

Body horror has certainly evolved since Wells wrote this, but when placing it in the context of its time, it becomes, if anything, more chilling. A short novel that explores the ethics of bioengineering before that was even a known concept.