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There are a lot of themes in this book but they are not explored thoroughly. Some authors hammer the point in, but this doesn't feel like it hammers the point enough. MC waffled back and forth between liking and hating the beast folk. The plot meanders through most of the book. The book itself is written well but the thinly veiled racism and antisemitism do great harm to the whole book.

Started this a few hours ago, digging the eerie vibes, not sure if racism plays a big part in this or not, though 😬

Wells packed a lot of moral themes into what is ostensibly an adventure tale of a mad scientist on a desert island. His obvious target is vivisection, sniping at those who only object if they see and hear the pain and suffering caused. This, possibly, extends to squeamish meat-eaters, too, and he gives a kicking to organised religion and its role in social control and the maintaining of hierarchical class systems.
His implied criticism of ... ⬇️

"I have withdrawn myself from the confusion of cities and multitudes, and spend my days surrounded by wise books, bright windows in this life of ours, lit by the shining souls of men.”

“Not to go on all-Fours; that is the Law. Are we not Men?
Not to suck up Drink; that is the Law. Are we not Men?
Not to eat Flesh nor Fish; that is the Law. Are we not Men?
Not to claw Bark of Tree; that is the Law. Are we not Men?
Not to chase other Men; that is the Law. Are we not Men?”

- So, this is where Devo got the title of their first album from!
#BooksAndMusic

#TitlesAndTunes
The #IslandVibes tag reminded me I've had Doctor Moreau on my shelf since 1981, so an incentive to remove something from near the base of Mount TBR!
This edition is a 1975 film tie-in to the adaptation starring Burt Lancaster and Michael York, which I have seen and which was appropriately sweaty and claustrophobic. 🐯🐷🐺🐮

Finishing off this short book before I start ‘The daughter of Doctor Moreau‘ as it‘s a reimagining of this story and I thought it would be nice to familiarise myself with the original

Enjoyed this quick read, it was interesting from the get-go and had a cool concept. Do wish the way different people were described was not as...antiquated, even though it is an older book.

3✨ The doctor was a curious man that decided to mess with science to mutate animals into human hybrids. Nights on the island were dangerous, but the animals were instructed in laws. This is a very twisty book for it‘s time and I can see why in this time they would have questioned the author.

Currently reading for family bookclub. Wanted to read this one in preparation of the The Daughter of Doctor Moreau.

#BookCoverChallenge
Day 190.
Here I will note 365 books (or as many as I will have before I get tired) that have shaped my taste in literature. No explanations, no reviews. Just the cover of the book.
I do not challenge anyone. You are all welcome to take part.

It had all of the makings of a creepy sci-fi but lacked the intensity.

I have withdrawn myself from the confusion of cities and multitudes, and spend my days surrounded by wise books, - bright windows in this life of ours, lit by the shining souls of men.

Thanks for the tag @eggs
?Take 5
?I don't scare easily, but 28 Days Later had such a slow, somber start and the atmosphere still gives me chills.
?"At the same time my eye caught my hand, thin so that it looked like a dirty skin-purse full of loose bones." The Island of Dr Moreau

Up to playing? @kezzlou85 @vlwelser @Gezemice

#thoughtfulthursday @MoonWitch94

Cool premise but I couldn't be made to care that much about it. Read the Madman's Daughter retelling ages ago, and from what I can remember that's a better read.

A gothic horror about the potential for using science for unnatural means. Dr. Moreau creates unnatural animals on his island, and it doesn't end well.

Saturday morning #coffeeandabook with my new favorite coffee flavor- chocolate hazelnut.

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If you like animals this is an unpleasant book. Nevertheless, it's an important book. Wells shows us what comes when humankind goes to far in playing with evolution, genetics etc. This book shows again how well Wells knew humans and what they longe for. And who has to suffer for those dreams...

Stoked for this month‘s Tequila Mockingbird book club pick. I‘ve never read this before, but I‘m a fan of H.G. Wells.

Book 101 of the year, finished Dec 4, Audio

About 5 chapters in I realized that the utterly rediculous cartoon "Spliced" that I really loved and used to watch at 2am when nursing my youngest is 100% based on this book.

Kind of a disturbing tale when you take it at a glance, but I enjoyed it. Victorian Era morality horrors are one of my favorite genres.

After a shipwreck Edward lands on an island in the Indian Ocean. Here he meets Dr. Moreau, a brilliant but controversial biologist who fled England because he had conducted prohibited experiments on animals. On the island he and his assistant Montgomery experiment with vivisection on animals.
It may be an interesting premise but not for me. The ending is the best part of the book I think.
So, only 1 #LuckyStar for me! ⭐️

#MOvember #1001books

#BookReport 45/19

According to plan I finished Beware of Pity (4*) and The Glass Bees (3*). Also I made a start with The Island of Doctor Moreau for the #1001books list. I am looking forward to an easy book to read alongside this one.

It may be a gothic/sci-fi classic, but it‘s definitely not H.G. Wells‘ best work. Doctor Moreau‘s frightening experiments crossing types of animals—some with humans—haunts narrator Prendick. While there was a lot of action to follow, the language often felt stilted. He used the phrase “silly ass” at least 10 times (precursor to dumbass?), and what‘s with this uninspired simile?
Read via @SerialReader

#scarathlon #teamslaughter
+2 theme +1 post

Making the most of the last of the summer sun, an audible walk to post some #litsylove ... I‘ve been lax these last few months but hopefully getting back into the swing of things now 🙂

More monsters, more mayhem 🐾🌊🧬 Lesson planning for next week.

New comic book. I‘m not familiar with the writer of the comic but it is illustrated by the fabulous Gabriel Rodríguez (he worked with Joe Hill on the Locke and Key series) Plus I love all of the stories of H.G. Wells. I‘m curious to see how this adaptation will go.

#JulyColdPlay #TheScientist

I would have gone for Victor Frankenstein, but I‘ve just posted about him a couple of days ago. So here‘s another ‘mad scientist‘, Doctor Moreau in the tagged book.

A quick read!

I knew the basics of this book going in. It‘s H.G. Wells so it‘s got its issues, most I would like to just chalk up to the times, but I‘m afraid they were probably some of Wells‘s own thoughts as well since he does nothing through his characters to change opinions. Beyond all that it‘s an ok book. Short. Another classic off my list.

1. The tagged.
2. Just finish Stonewall by Martin Duberman
3. Reading and listening to music, also binge watched some “trash” TV
#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

Started a new book yesterday. I‘m about halfway through. I‘ve been meaning to post a picture of this small animal pantry one of the businesses in my city put up. It‘s along the path I walk. I think this is fantastic. Pet food can be so expensive. There are small bags of kibble and cans of wet food inside and as you see it‘s free. It‘s always stocked.
#bookfitnesschallenge

I just read this to prepare to read The Strange Case of the Alchemist‘s Daughter. I‘ve never read anything by H.G. Wells, so I was really excited to read this. And it was awesome! This was a really fun story! I loved the characters, I loved the ending, I loved the style. Everything was great.

Yes!! This was quite a fun read even though I‘m not that much of a science fiction fan. I did want to know what would become of Prendick after he ended up in that island with all of its strange characters. Who else enjoyed this book?

Library sale buys 🤗🙌🏻

#LibrarySale

#research #quotsyfeb19 @TK-421

The last one I got that was in a little baggy. 😍

I think that this Wells book might just be the oldest, can't wait to open it and get a good buzz of it! 👃

I'll post the others later or tomorrow, don't want to fog yer feed! ⚠️🖖

Great stuff, far fetched but still mildly believable. The power struggles are great and you can understand why the man struggles to keep sane.

And continuing my H. G. Wells marathon... #hgwells #theislandofdoctormoreau

This classic read deserves its status- a good bit better than Wells‘ The Time Machine. I did find the allegorical end a bit stiff and wish I had a book club to discuss what that was all about. I also find it interesting that Moreau as a character only makes a few rare appearances- completely counter to my there-will-be-an-ultimate-show-down expectation. Shout out to Serial Reader that great app that allowed me to read this almost everywhere!

Pesavo di conoscere la storia che stavo per affrontare, invece sono rimasta piacevolmente sorpresa.

Recensione completa sul Blog
https://viaggiatricepigra.blogspot.com/2018/10/opinione-lisola-del-dottor-moreau...

Una lettura che mi incuriosiva da parecchio tempo; citata un po' ovunque è una storia che "sai", ma non la conosci davvero.
Breve, ma intensa e folle!
In questo romanzo ci troveremo catapultati su quest'isola misteriosa dove vivono strani esseri che non sono quello che sembrano!
Sono rimasta piacevolmente sorpresa dallo scorrere degli eventi narrati e (ancora una volta) dalla fantasia di Wells.

Came across this adorable edition of The Island of Doctor Moreau. It's one of those smaller formats, all black and white.

Tea and classics as I read up for our monthly horror and sci-fi themed book club at the #SantafeSpringsLibrary ;) #frightclub #keylimegingertea

One of my all time faves.

Which are the real beasts: humans or animals? I know which I‘d choose.

Aside from the sadly typical racism inherent in 19th century literature, I found this to be a creepy and imaginative read. I read this on the #SerialReader app.

Thanks for the opportunity to read this, @SerialReader .