The Island of Dr. Moreau (SF Masterworks) Reprint Edition

by H. G. Wells (Author)

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ISBN-13: 978-0575095168

ISBN-10: 0575095164

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H. G. Wells' terrifying classic tale of science run amok

Edward Prendick is shipwrecked and finds himself stranded on an island in the Pacific. Here he meets the sinister Dr. Moreau, a vivisectionist driven out of Britain in disgrace. Strange events soon cause Prendick to uncover the full horror of Dr Moreau's activities on the island. This science fiction classic mixes discussion on the divide between humans and the animal kingdom and chilling macabre horror in an unrivaled fashion. Its questions about how far science should go will ring as true today as they did when it was first published in 1896.

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The Prospero of all the brave new worlds of the mind, and the Shakespeare of science fiction―Brian W. Aldiss

Wells' scientific romances were...works of art with unique relevance for our times―Arthur C. Clarke

About the Author

H. G. Wells (1866–1946) is regarded as one of the all-time greatest authors of science fiction.

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Series: SF Masterworks
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Gollancz; Reprint edition (July 9, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0575095164
ISBN-13: 978-0575095168
Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.8 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
Average Customer Review: 627 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,938,161 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #778 in Books > Literature & Fiction > British & Irish > Horror
- #31109 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Science Fiction
- #32820 in Books > Literature & Fiction > History & Criticism > Movements & Periods

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February 17, 2016

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Very moving.

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Gerald D. Matzke

A Classic Thriller

November 7, 2014

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The imagination of H. G. Wells amazes me whenever I read his stories. This one delves into the soul of mankind and suggests that apart from our dependence upon a higher power that established for us some kind of law and order in our lives we would resort to the worst in our human nature. We survive because we have hope. While religion is not mentioned, this describes the nature of a relationship with God. Sinful human nature needs the law of God to establish order and when the law is ignored, society degenerates to lawlessness and selfishness and greed take over. Hope for a renewed relationship with the Creator sustains us and we find that in Jesus Christ.

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December 29, 2011

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I am making my way through the classics. Of course there are many by H.G. Wells on the list and I am glad for that. The Island of Doctor Moreau is bone-crunching goodness. What an imagination! I had seen an old movie based on this book so my expectations were high - I was not disappointed. A few scenes were slow or vague and that is the only reason I gave it a four and not a five star rating.

This Kindle version is nice and I didn't notice any significant errors or issues. I may have been too engrossed into the story to take note. :-)

For those of you wondering about the reading level, the Lexile score is 990L. You can read more about Lexile measurements on their website. As a comparison, book one of Harry Potter is 880L, Hunger Games is 810L, and Lightning Thief is 740L. Some of the scenes in The Island of Doctor Moreau are a bit icky and suspenseful. Use your best judgment when selecting this for younger kids. It may be suitable for 12 and up. Just my opinion.

Enjoy!

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A Riveting Story that Deserves the Title "Classic"

July 18, 2012

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I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. I knew the premise of the story and had seen the terrible movie adaptations, but I'd never read the work by H.G. Wells himself. This was a perfect example of the axiom that "the book is always better than the movie."

The novel is well-written, fast-paced, and truly intriguing, if not downright disturbing. Sure, it's dated -- how could it not be? -- it was written in 1897. However, nothing central to the story is noticeable as being out of date, and the time frame in which the story takes place is an element that only adds to the atmosphere while reading. It feels like a "period piece" to some degree.

The characters, their ambitions, the protagonist's war against insanity and his fight for self-preservation, the doctors' moral compromises and failures -- these and other ugly components of the human condition are on display here, and it's riveting.

Presently I'm reading the earliest publishing of Shelley's Frankenstein, then onto to other works by H.G. Wells. I guess there's a reason these titles are considered classics, no?

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Casey L Kettleson

Not a Shocking Read to Science Fiction Fans

July 18, 2016

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I am a BIG science fiction fan and just read The Island of Dr. Moreau. After reading so many other sci. fi. novels and stories, this wasn't very shocking to me (I've just read Tad William's Otherland), but I can see how it would've been shocking to readers long ago, or to those who have never read this sort of mad scientist story. Very dated in many. many ways, but this is true of all things written a long time ago. I feel that I would need to explain some of the vocabulary and point of reference if my teenage children where to read it.

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I laughed. I cried. A great read!

June 25, 2018

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As a first time reader of the book series (but a many time lover of the movies), I truly sighed at the completion of this book. I fell in love with the new characters I met and cried as I connected with different events of the book. A wonderful read for anyone and always a great way to boost your vocabulary! :)

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Mary J. Dengler

July 8, 2015

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Wonderful.

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May 15, 2015

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Good

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