The Island Of Doctor Moreau

H. G. Wells

Aug 2016 · Author's Republic · Narrated by Bob Neufeld

About this audiobook

H. G. Wells’s science fiction classic: the dark and captivating story of one man’s fight for survival against the lab-made nightmares of a mad scientist



Shipwrecked and abandoned, Edward Prendick cautiously steps ashore a remote island in the Pacific. Though wary, Prendick is unaware of the horrors that await him here. But what appears at first to be a typical volcanic island slowly reveals itself to be the macabre workshop of maligned London physiologist Dr. Moreau. Moreau’s genius had been celebrated far and wide until the true nature of his work was exposed. Now secluded on his island, Moreau engages unimpeded in gruesome experiments of vivisection, splicing animal and man together in a terrifying display of his dominion over nature. When Prendick realizes he’s slated to be the next subject on Moreau’s grisly surgical table, he flees to the jungle—where all manner of unnatural creatures abound . . .

Ratings and reviews

Dr. Moreau's godlike aspirations to control and reshape life ultimately lead to his downfall, highlighting the dangers of unchecked ambition. The beast folk struggle to reconcile their animal instincts with their human-like qualities, raising questions about the nature of identity and what it means to be human.

As Prendick delves deeper into the secrets of the island, he uncovers the extent of Dr. Moreau's hubris and the dangers posed by his creations. The tension escalates as the beast folk rebel against their human oppressors, leading to a violent and chaotic climax.

Prendick is horrified by the cruel and inhumane methods used by Dr. Moreau to impose human-like behaviors and restrictions on the beast folk. He becomes embroiled in the moral dilemmas surrounding the treatment of these creatures and struggles to maintain his sanity amidst the chaos.