41 pages • 1 hour read
H. G. WellsThe Island of Doctor Moreau
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1896A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In H.G. Wells’s 1896 novel, The Island of Doctor Moreau, Edward Prendick is stranded on a remote island where he discovers Doctor Moreau conducts vivisections to create human-animal hybrids called the Beast People. As he learns Moreau’s control methods and observes the Beast People’s deterioration, Prendick must navigate the resulting chaos for survival. The novel includes cruelty to animals and considerations of suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
H. G. Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau garners both praise and critique. Reviewers commend its provocative themes and exploration of ethics in science. However, some find its pacing uneven and characters underdeveloped. This thought-provoking novel remains significant for its timeless questions about humanity and morality.
Who Should Read The Island of Doctor Moreau?
Fans of gothic science fiction and moral quandaries will enjoy H. G. Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau. Similar to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, it explores themes of human nature, ethics in scientific experimentation, and existential dread.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
990L