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Summary: Spooky and yet Amazing
Review: This book definetly deserves 5 stars. I loved it! I really did not expect that ending! Amazing! Truly Wells' masterpiece. I enjoyed it more than the Invisible Man.
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Summary: Once again, do NOT WATCH THE MOVIE FIRST!!
Review: This book is less known than Wells' other works like The War of the Worlds and The Time Machine, but in many ways it exceeds these other, more popular works. This novel is a story essentially about the nature of humanity. What is it that makes us people? What, exactly, separates man from the beasts? Wells' insidious Dr. Moreau is the perfect character to explore these questions as he has no conscience. As you read this book you find yourself identifying more with the "beasts" than with the Dr. or his assistant; and you find yourself wondering whether or not the noble beasts are in fact more human than the human characters. This work is decades before its' time; as today genetic research and animal rights are garnering more attention and headlines. I believe Wells was somehow able to see these issues decades ago when he wrote this story; and it remains one of the most salient writings on the topic to date. I heartily endorse this book for any fan of science fiction. Enjoy!
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Summary: Highly readable science fiction classic
Review: This book was very quick to read, and was a lot of fun. Normally I am pensive when I'm looking at reading 19th or early 20th century authors, but this is just a great book. The book presents difficult questions about animal testing, genetic testing, and other questions of ethics facing today's scientists and citizens. For sci-fi fans this is a must read.
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Summary: Great book
Review: This is a book about a sailor named Edward Prendick who was traveling aboard a ship that was lost by a collision. There was only three men, but one went crazy and fell off the dinghy taking another man with him. Only Prendick remained, and he was saved by a passing boat and the man who saved him was Montgomery. The boat was headed for Hawaii but for some unfortunate reason Prendick and Montagomery had to get off on a small island occupied by Dr. Moreau. Dr. Moreau is a scientist, who has been forced out of England for his strange experiments. His experiments consist of taking animals and giving them human like intelligence and form. So now Prendick is stuck on the island with half human half aniaml creatures and that's when the adventure starts. I had a good time reading this book because it is filled with exciting adventures and action. This book is a great book for anyone to read. My favorite part of the book is when all the creatures turn against Dr. Moreau. I liked this book a lot and I have nothing bad to say about it. I would recomend this book to anybody who likes science fiction books.
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Summary: The Island of Dr. Moreau
Review: Unfortunately, this book was not near as good as I had hoped - while the basis for "The Island of Dr. Moreau" is a good one, I don't feel that it was executed as well as it could have been. Wells simply did not go into enough detail of the goings-on of the island - only a brief look into Moreau's experiments was given, and the story really could have been better if Wells had gone into what happened after the Beast Men's "rebellion" of sorts. It's almost as if the reader does not get the full effect of what transpires on the island - only a brief overview of the happenings, and then it's over, leaving the reader to wonder "what happens next?". Although, still, the idea itself is quite original and intriguing - I only wish the author would have elabourated on it.
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Summary: The Island of Dr. Moreau
Review: Unfortunately, this book was not near as good as I had hoped - while the basis for "The Island of Dr. Moreau" is a good one, I don't feel that it was executed as well as it could have been. Wells simply did not go into enough detail of the goings-on of the island - only a brief look into Moreau's experiments was given, and the story really could have been better if Wells had gone into what happened after the Beast Men's "rebellion" of sorts. It's almost as if the reader does not get the full effect of what transpires on the island - only a brief overview of the happenings, and then it's over, leaving the reader to wonder "what happens next?". Although, still, the idea itself is quite original and intriguing - I only wish the author would have elabourated on it.
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Summary: The Island of Doctor Moreau
Review: Vivisection is the practice of performing medical experiments on live animals. In The Island of Doctor Moreau, H.G. Wells tells the story of a mad doctor who does just that but also does something more. He tries to make them into people!
Robert Prendick ship is wrecked and he is rescued by a man named by Montgomery, who turns out to be a assistant to the infamous Dr. Moreau. Little does Prendick know of the horrors that await him on the island that he is being taken to. on the island he meets the Beast Men: the results of Moreau's grotesque and terrifying experiments. Eventually, the Beast Men rebel against Moreau and Montgomery, killing them and leaving Prendick alone on the isle. One day, he manages to escape and is rescued once again and is brought back to society. People think he is insane and he is permanently scarred from his experience on the Island.
From action packed chases through a tropical jungle, to Prendick contemplating his situation on the island, this book is an extremely good read. It really makes your think how far man should be allowed to meddle with the course of nature. Some other good books by this author would be War of the Worlds and The Time Machine. They are both science fiction novels, like this one.
Ages 12 and up
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Summary: The Island of Doctor Moreau
Review: Vivisection is the practice of performing medical experiments on live animals. In The Island of Doctor Moreau, H.G. Wells tells the story of a mad doctor who does just that but also does something more. He tries to make them into people!
Robert Prendick ship is wrecked and he is rescued by a man named by Montgomery, who turns out to be a assistant to the infamous Dr. Moreau. Little does Prendick know of the horrors that await him on the island that he is being taken to. on the island he meets the Beast Men: the results of Moreau's grotesque and terrifying experiments. Eventually, the Beast Men rebel against Moreau and Montgomery, killing them and leaving Prendick alone on the isle. One day, he manages to escape and is rescued once again and is brought back to society. People think he is insane and he is permanently scarred from his experience on the Island.
From action packed chases through a tropical jungle, to Prendick contemplating his situation on the island, this book is an extremely good read. It really makes your think how far man should be allowed to meddle with the course of nature. Some other good books by this author would be War of the Worlds and The Time Machine. They are both science fiction novels, like this one.
Ages 12 and up
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Summary: Amazingly modern and thoughtful
Review: Wells' imagination is almost scary. Despite being written over one hundred years ago, Wells presents a tale chilling and relevant to this day. A great story in it's own right, it delves deeper into human technological and biology conflicts that have only intensified in recent years. With the onset of cloning, gene therapy, and genetic modifications, the issues spark debate to this day. It starts off with Pendrick, shipwrecked, eventually arriving on the Island of Dr. Mareau and discovering strange beasts. These strange beasts were not natural though, but instead modified animals made up to look and act like humans. Without giving away the plot, the book then moves into action, while moving into such themes as insanity, animals versus humans, and the existence and treatment of god. This book works as a simple fun filled novel with intrigue, suspense and action. It's strange to have a book of such magnitude provide so much simple enjoyment. Even without the deep literary and social meanings, this book stands out by itself. The only flaw is the somewhat antiquated language. Of course, as a sort of added bonus, the insights and issues brought up provide a great addition. Such a book could easily be debated in literary and scientific circles. If such a book was used in my English classes, as opposed to such crud and Faulkner and Jane Austin, I might have actually enjoyed class. The Island of Dr. Maruea is the best mixture of plot and intellectual enjoyment I read since Animal Farm.
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Summary: Chilling Horror Story of Man's Misuse of Science
Review: Years ago I avidly read the thrilling fiction of Edgar Allan Poe, Jules Verne, and H. G. Wells. All three authors created highly imaginative, sometimes frightening stories. H. G. Wells was the more modern author and with some revisions to reflect modern biology and medicine, The Island of Dr. Moreau (1896) could easily be a contemporary horror story. In this tale Wells employed the narrative style characteristic of nineteenth century fiction. The story is told by the only survivor of three men drifting aimlessly at sea with little water and food. The rescued Edward Prendick finds himself on a ship with a most unusual cargo - a menagerie of animals - all destined for a remote island. Unexpectedly, as a fellow traveler disembarks along with the caged animals, Prendick is forcefully cast ashore on this strange island, the island of Dr. Moreau. Wells allows Prendick (and the reader) to gradually unveil the horrifying mystery of Dr. Moreau's isolated laboratory. This exciting blend of science fiction, horror, and mystery is surprisingly suspenseful. H. G. Wells is best known for The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, The Time Machine, and The Island of Dr. Moreau. These four superb science fiction novels share the common theme of man overwhelmed by the potential of science for harm and evil. His entertaining stories are surprisingly provocative. In his later years H. G. Wells became increasingly pessimistic about man's future. He refused to leave his home in Regent's Park during the German bombing of London. He died in 1946. Hint: When searching for editions by title, check under Dr. Moreau and Dr Moreau and Doctor Moreau. These different spellings can yield different results.
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