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by H.G. Wells (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam USA; Reprint edition (1 Jan 1920)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553214322
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553214321
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.4 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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" "The Island of Dr. Moreau" takes us into an abyss of human nature. This book is a superb piece of storytelling."
-- V. S. Pritchett

"From the Trade Paperback edition."

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Prendick, a naturalist, is shipwrecked on the island retreat of notorious vivisector Dr Moreau. In a laboratory called the House of Pain, Moreau manufactures 'humanised' animals known as the Beast People, whom he controls through fear - until the terrifying day when one of his degraded victims destroys him. Prendick is then alone with the bloodthirsty survivors. A sombre fantasy in which Wells issues a resonant warning against scientific obsession and the pursuit of evolutionary control. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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4.0 out of 5 stars "HIS is the House of Pain..." (4.5 stars), 7 Oct 2003
By Michael Crane - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Island of Doctor Moreau (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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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars H.G. Wells at his very best, 16 Jan 2006
This review is from: The Island of Dr Moreau (Penguin Classics) (Paperback)
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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An exciting read, 4 Feb 2003
By Kurt A. Johnson (Marseilles, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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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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4.0 out of 5 stars unabridged on audio...
I already had a rather well-performed abridged reading of The Island of Doctor Moreau (from which about a quarter of the text had been excised) but was tempted by this unabridged... Read more
Published 1 month ago by John R. Gordon

4.0 out of 5 stars Still as relevant as ever...
I bought this book on a whim; I remembered patchily viewing a film adaption as a child, and certain scenes stuck in my mind. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Glenn Masson

5.0 out of 5 stars Wells' finest hour.
I will always maintain that the consistently underrated "The Island of Dr Moreau" is Wells' finest novel. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Miss Karenina

3.0 out of 5 stars Mercifully short, ultimately boring book
The Island of Doctor Moreau has the misfortune of having a couple of really bad movie adaptations smearing its legacy. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Shawn Watson

5.0 out of 5 stars HG Wells's classic dialouge on social and scientific development.
In "Moreau", Wells surpasses other authors of the time in the depths of his discourses on politics, science and social development. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Black Cat

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece!
This book is one of the most underrated works of literature I have ever encountered. Wells' fictional island, with its cruel master offers a miriad of possible interpretations,... Read more
Published on 15 Jul 2007 by Mr. J. P. Lennon

5.0 out of 5 stars An island of mystery and intrigue - Excellent
Everybody knows how Wells' books were used as a vehicle for his political and social beliefs and/or manifestos. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2003 by petebingham

4.0 out of 5 stars Far-reaching work quite relevant today
This is certainly an interesting work, though not nearly as exciting or gripping as The Time Machine or War of the Worlds. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2002 by Daniel Jolley

5.0 out of 5 stars H.G.Wells' darkest story, a classic.
This is his darkest story,one of animal experimentation and the futility of man's struggle against nature and darwinism. H.G.Wells is a master of science Fiction. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Well's classic tale reread.
Reading "The Island of Doctor Moreau again as an adult, I was struck by an abundance of Biblical allusions I missed when reading it as a child. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 1998

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