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The Island of Dr. Moreau
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LENGTH5 hrs and 21 mins
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RELEASE DATE07-19-11
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Written by H.G. Wells, the great visionary author, this legendary novel is both timeless and thought provoking. Listeners will thrill to this chilling masterpiece as man boldly takes evolution into his own hands for the first time. Dr. Moreau, a scientist expelled from his homeland for his cruel experiments, continues his transplantations on a small South Pacific island, creating hideous creatures with manlike intelligence. When the island’s human/beasts revolt, the true consequences of his genetic meddling emerge. This stunning novel introduces listeners to the potential perils and gains of scientific discovery. H.G. Wells, author of the science fiction novels The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, and The Island of Dr. Moreau, remains the standard by which modern fantasy authors are judged.
Public Domain (P)1996 Recorded Books
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Tad Davis Philadelphia, PA USA 10-03-11 Member Since 2005- HELPFUL VOTES
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"Good narration, disturbing tale"
This is one of HG Wells' more disturbing tales. I can't say I'm really in love with it, like I am with "War of the Worlds" or "The Invisible Man" (or some of his short stories like "The Truth about Pyecraft" or "In the Abyss"). Dr Moreau isn't a deliberate sadist, he just doesn't care; under his knife, animals not only suffer terrible physical agonies; they suffer a complete corruption and destruction of their essential nature. I found it more depressing even than the bleak vision of "The Time Machine."
That said, Simon Prebble does an excellent job with the narration.1 of 2 people found this review helpful -
"The latest movie helps the reader..."
This is one case in which the film adaptation really helped me enjoy the book more. It would have been more difficult to imagine the images described without that reference. Also, I enjoyed the constant religious themes, the descriptions of the beast people and humans being like them inherently. The imagery of Dr. Moreau being the "law giver" and the beast people questioning the existence of the law without the "law giver" being earthly present. Was worth a credit I think.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful