The Island of Dr. Moreau - The Classic Tale by H. G. Wells
by H. G. Wells
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Author: H. G. WellsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-30
ISBN: 1604502452
Number of pages: 152
Publisher: Phoenix Pick
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Book Review: "I hope, or I could not live"
Summary: 5 Stars
As with many of H.G.'s stories, it is a tail told by a narrator. Also at first, you may not notice his slipping in of social underpinnings.
Pendrick, our narrator starts out trying to tell how he was disenshipped and disappeared at sea for a year to turn up alive. His explanation is so fantastic that no one believes him. However after we read his account, we do.
He spent the bulk of his time on an isolated island with the mysterious Dr. Moreau, Moreau's right hand man Montgomery, and a menagerie of unique people. Where did they come from and what are they doing on this island? As the story unfolds, Pendrick realizes he is the next either on the operating table or for supper or maybe something more sinister.
This story has shades of William Golding's "Lord of the Flies". However, I can swear that I work with the very same creatures every day. Moreover, I will never look at my cat in the same way.
Somehow, I missed the movie version of this book, so I cannot compare them.
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The classic tale by H.G. Wells. Also contains a bonus selection (excerpt) as well as an absolutely free download offer of the complete text of "The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells. Visit www.PhoenixPick.com for more great science fiction by this and other great authors and for downloads of books and excerpts.Classics Books
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