The Island of Dr. Moreau
Dec 2004 · Sold by Bantam Classics
4.2star
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Written in 1896, The Island of Dr. Moreau is one of the earliest scientific romances. An instant sensation, it was meant as a commentary on Darwin’s theory of evolution, which H. G. Wells stoutly believed. The story centers on the depraved Dr. Moreau, who conducts unspeakable animal experiments on a remote tropical island, with hideous, humanlike results. Edward Prendick, an English-man whose misfortunes bring him to the island, is witness to the Beast Folk’s strange civilization and their eventual terrifying regression. While gene-splicing and bioengineering are common practices today, readers are still astounded at Wells’s haunting vision and the ethical questions he raised a century before our time.
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4.2
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K. S. (Estrogen)
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January 19, 2015
I accidentally saw this movie, staring Val Kilmer, as a kid. I walked into the living room before my dad could switch the channel. The part with the furry orgy was the best. Upon downloading an app to read books, I immediately purchased this book to read. It's good in a classical sense, but the furry orgy is lacking.
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A Google user
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July 13, 2012
i recently watched a play called the coney island of dr moreau. i thouroughly enjoyed it and simply cannot wait to read the book.
angela jensen
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December 31, 2014
Saw the movie. Not interested in the book!
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About the author
Peter Straub is the bestselling author of fourteen novels, including Black House (with Stephen King), Ghost Story, Koko, and Mr. X. He has won three Bram Stoker Awards, two World Fantasy Awards, and the British Fantasy Award. He lives in New York City.
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