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The Island of Dr. Moreau [Audio Download]

by H.G. Wells (Author), Robin Lawson (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 4 hours and 49 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
  • Audible Release Date: 26 April 2012
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002SQF46Y
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

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Living in the 19th century and facing the impact of Darwin's theory of evolution, H.G. Wells wrote this haunting masterpiece, an evolutionary fantasy. The story's title character, Dr. Moreau, is a shipwrecked naturalist who becomes involved in an experiment to "humanize" animals by surgery. Dr. Moreau has been expelled from his homeland for performing cruel vivisection experiments. On the isolated island, he finds the freedom to continue torturous transplantations and create hideous creatures with manlike intelligence. But as the cruelly-enforced order on Moreau's island dissolves, the true consequences of his meddling emerge.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I never expected to enjoy this book so much. It didn't really seem like something I would enjoy. I admit that I'm not the biggest fan when it comes to science fiction. I ended up reading "The Island of Dr. Moreau" by H.G. Wells for a fiction class in college. The results were unbelievable, as I ended up really loving it.

Edward Prendick is stranded on an island with a mad scientist, Dr. Moreau, and his assistant, Montgomery, who are performing horrendous and terrible experiments that lead to beast-like creatures that talk and behave like men. As the days go by, Prendick sees horrifying things that he will never be able to forget. This is Edward Prendick's story, and the account that you are about to witness is chilling and unforgettable.

I really enjoyed this novel. I enjoyed it because it proves to be a book with different layers and hidden meanings. Sure, on the surface it appears as your everyday science fiction novel filled with thrills and excitement. However, there's a deeper meaning behind it all. What is that? Well, I'm not about to divulge that to you! That's part of the fun in reading this. The great thing about this story is that you can still enjoy it even if you don't feel like figuring out Wells' hidden meaning behind it all. It appeals to advanced readers and to those who are not as advanced. There's a little something for everyone.

"The Island of Dr. Moreau" is a very engaging and well-written classic. Wells doesn't hold back when it comes to dishing out deep symbolisym and exciting action. If you're looking for an interesting read, I highly recommend that you check it out. A great story that can be read over and over again.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I have read many of H.G. Wells' works, including many of his short stories, all of which were a joy to read, but this was by far the most enjoyable. It is thrilling in its intense sense of mystery and malignity that dominates the feel of the narrative from start to finish. There is a genuine sense of loathing for some of the creatures/characters that Wells presents and the excitement kept me gripped so that I could hardly put it down. I don't want to say too much in case I give any of the plot away but it is certainly in the top-ten of my favourite books!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
An exciting read 4 Feb 2003
Format:Mass Market Paperback
When Edward Prendick, an unfortunate shipwreck survivor, is plucked out of the ocean by the strange Dr. Montgomery, little does he know that he has dropped out of the frying pan and into the fire. When they arrive at their destination, Prendick finds that the whole island is filled with unnatural seeming people, and the least unnatural, but the most frightening is the lord and master of the island Dr. Moreau. There is a secret to this island, something terrifying, and Prendick is about to find out what it is, whether he wants to or not.

This book is one of the crowning examples of nineteenth century fantastic fiction. But, it is not merely an early science fiction story. Mr. Wells wrote this story as something of a lesson about scientists playing God, and creating monstrosities (not unlike Mary Shelley's Frankenstein). This book is an exciting adventure story, with a fascinating lesson. Even though the book was written in 1896, it is still an exciting read, one that I highly recommend to you.

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More horror than science fiction
I first read this as an eleven-year-old and found it terrifying. Many years later I have re-read it and it's still disturbing. This is so unlike Wells' usual science fiction. Read more
Published 3 months ago by B J Burton - Author
A good example cross-genre fiction
"The Island of Doctor Moreau" is another novel of one among the great fathers of science fiction, H.G. Wells. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ManInsideTheHelm
Poor.
I bought it for my prose study, it is not a normal edition, is flimsy, cheap and badly made. I would not recommend that you purchase this book.
Published 7 months ago by M. Sherlock
Men and beasts
The mad scientist has been with us since the early 1800s. And while H.G. Wells didn't create the mad scientist stereotype, he certainly gave it a boost in his harrowing novella... Read more
Published 9 months ago by E. A Solinas
good story let down by poor layout
The story is good. Very good.
However, the frequent "101 of 250 The Island of Dr Moreau" (for example) in the middle of sentences indicates lack of proof reading after having... Read more
Published 11 months ago by M. Bane
The Devil's Eden
The Victorian fin de siecle wasn't exactly short of mad scientists but, even in a crowded and highly competitive field, Doctor Moreau stands out. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Gregory S. Buzwell
Don't be afraid: genetic engineering can do better
A sinister book that is absolutely true still today. At the end of the 19th century surgical attempts and experiments permitted some animals to be transformed into evolved forms of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jacques COULARDEAU
Meaninglessness of life
This classic is not only timeless and full of meaning, but also a page turner. Little wonder Wells is often described as the father of science fiction. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Robert Cordner
Cautionary
This is an easy to read classic book. The chapters are short and punchy and the story moves at quite a pace. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Christian
Great Sci Fi story
This book was really cool - I had seen a TV version of this story with Michael York, (which did not do justice to the story - a common theme with TV films of great novels). Read more
Published 18 months ago by G. Youngson
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