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The Island of Doctor Moreau, with eBook Audiobook

By: H. G. Wells
The Island of Doctor Moreau, with eBook Audiobook, by H. G. Wells Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Jonathan Kent Publisher: Tantor Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: August 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781400181148
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Total Audiobook Chapters:

51

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06:24 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:03 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

04:51 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

125

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Publisher Description

The Island of Dr. Moreau follows a shipwreck survivor to an island on which animals are being transformed into human-like creatures, both physically and socially, by the cold and calculating Dr. Moreau. When it was first published in 1896, The Island of Dr. Moreau shocked and horrified most of its audience as well as reviewers. H. G. Wells effectively employs disturbing elements to explore both the implications of evolutionary theory and to satirize modern society's religious institutions and its pride in its "civilization"—all through a story filled with suspense and adventure. As with the other early "scientific romances" that initiated Wells's literary career, The Island of Dr. Moreau successfully integrates serious ideas into a story driven not only by fast-paced action but also by the author's gift for placing the fantastic parts of the story in the realistically depicted world of his audience. Thus, Wells offered the growing field of science fiction an important model as well as one of its most highly regarded examples.

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"This is a great story, and I love the characters. It's very dry though, and was difficult for me to get through at times, though. Overall, good book. "

— Becky (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The writing style was good. My imagination struggled a bit in creating all the animals/people. "

    — Maria, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a very good read. The descriptions of the island were really enjoyable to me. I'm reading a lot of public domain books on my tablet and realizing in many ways how much better they can be than anything I could pay for. "

    — Ben, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The writing style was good. My imagination struggled a bit in creating all the animals/people. "

    — Maria, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a very good read. The descriptions of the island were really enjoyable to me. I'm reading a lot of public domain books on my tablet and realizing in many ways how much better they can be than anything I could pay for. "

    — Ben, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read this one a long time ago. I don't remember the details. My recollection is that this island was a science project gone awry. "

    — F., 5/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read this one a long time ago. I don't remember the details. My recollection is that this island was a science project gone awry. "

    — F., 5/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An amazing but spooky read. "

    — Lisa, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I really enjoy Well's writing style, and the narrative was really well done, but I could not get passed the injustice of Dr. Moreau's work. The only reason I'd ever read this again would be if my old Brit Lit teacher taught it. "

    — Kerry, 4/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I really enjoy Well's writing style, and the narrative was really well done, but I could not get passed the injustice of Dr. Moreau's work. The only reason I'd ever read this again would be if my old Brit Lit teacher taught it. "

    — Kerry, 4/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Really 3.5 stars. Great short read. A HELL of a lot better than the trailer I saw for the movie (even though Burt Lancaster was in it). Not life changing, but I highly recommend it. "

    — Jodi, 4/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Really 3.5 stars. Great short read. A HELL of a lot better than the trailer I saw for the movie (even though Burt Lancaster was in it). Not life changing, but I highly recommend it. "

    — Jodi, 4/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An entertaining read if you enjoy books that explore psychology and morality. It was interesting reading about this subject matter from the point of view of Wells' generation. "

    — Jeff, 4/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An entertaining read if you enjoy books that explore psychology and morality. It was interesting reading about this subject matter from the point of view of Wells' generation. "

    — Jeff, 4/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " All we needed was a hybrid of a honey badger and a wombat and this book would have hit immortal glory "

    — Oglaigh, 4/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " All we needed was a hybrid of a honey badger and a wombat and this book would have hit immortal glory "

    — Oglaigh, 4/9/2011

About H. G. Wells

H. G. Wells (1866–1946), born in Bromley, Kent, England, is known as the father of science fiction. He was also a prolific writer in other genres, including contemporary novels, history, and social commentary.

About Jonathan Kent

Jonathan Kent is a published narrator of children’s books. Some of his narrated works include Aesop’s Fables, The Island of Doctor Moreau, and White Fang.