pickBook 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.
panAfter 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.
so-soIt 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
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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.
so-soI 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
pickI 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.
Fiction is filled with people (nearly always representing a so-called greater interest ie community, social harmony, scientific progress) who would be more than happy to #FixYou
#AnglophileApril @Mdargusch @emilyhaldi @Reviewsbylola @Cinfhen
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
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! ⚠️🖖
pickGreat stuff, far fetched but still mildly believable. The power struggles are great and you can understand why the man struggles to keep sane.
pickThis 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!
pickPesavo 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
My latest audio book. And this one has an introduction by Peter Straub. So even more horrific goodness.🐸🐙
pickWhich 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 .
pickCreatures born of nightmare. A classic horror novel that still chills.
pickI listened to this #classic as an #audiobook via #librivox.
I have been trying to read more classics this year. This is a mad scientist story that features immoral cruel experiments in a far off location that is absent from the decent norms that are associated with civilization. Wells as always turns the story as a mirror upon society and asks, “how monstrous are humans?”
Would recommend to classics and #sci-fi fans.
Trending today: H.G. Wells‘s hair-raising tale of... well, you should probably just dive in fresh 🐀🐯🐶 Read it in 19 issues from #serialreader
pickSuper late w/ the review. Enjoyed this masterpiece of Victorian body horror. A shipwrecked man finds himself at the receiving end of Dr. M's reluctant hospitality. Soon he discovers things which rob any sense of renewed security. Love HGW's ability to lend an internal logic to the sci-fi elements, & his precision behind the ideas & wording those ideas. Engaging & thought-provoking w/ themes of ethics, mania, science v nature, primal fear & PTSD.
#bookscape #cozy #bestillmyheart (image found on Instagram)
Day 26: #Transformation
I really dig science-fiction books that bend the laws of nature. So when I think of transformations, I think of this book. (And also Jeckyll and Hyde, but that‘s obvious...😄)
#150PnPCoverParty
Started with this one late last night when I couldn't sleep. The Time Machine and some short stories are the only works of H.G. Wells I've read. Looking forward to cross more off the list.
pickThis is one of the most terrifying classics I‘ve ever read. Wells builds the tension beautifully as he unveils the island‘s true monster.
#readingresolutions #Island
This classic is the first book that comes to mind.
@Jess7
Some disturbing experiments on animals to make them more human via vivisection resulting in much pain and cruelty led to some ‘animal characters‘ going berserk.
#berserker #nuyear @TrishB @Cinfhen
Doctor Moreau knows all about the #darknecessities of being a mad scientist. But what to do, when you just want to make the world a better place? 🤔
#Rocktober
Dr. Moreau and The Fly share genius level intelligence, they are ahead of their time, have expert knowledge in their fields, are morally ambiguous, and value secrecy.
#MonsterMadness2017
@LibrarianRyan
After a rough week struggling to get my family back to normal, @ForeverNerdy changed my entire week. Her little package arrived on the perfect day at exactly the perfect time. Thank you so much for being kind to a stranger. You saw a want but you met a need. Bet you didn't see that coming! Haha litsy friends- her act of kindness was a much needed hug to my life. I challenge you to do the same for someone today. #randomactofkindness
pickGreat book. A classic. What is to be human? "A shipwrecked survivor discovers a remote island owned a crazed scientist who is carrying out sinister experiments on the island's inhabitants." Entertaining level: ⛴⛴⛴⛴ #Persefone #2015Sha #DogsOfLitsy
On this holiday Monday, I've decided to challenge myself to a readathon. I've finished one book, and am now going to start this classic. It's been on my list for years and I recently found this lovely Pocket Penguin edition.
Spending lunch exploring the island of Dr. Moreau.
Really loving these amazing hardcover editions of some of the classics my husband and friend got me
pick1896. The science in this one is biology, making human-like hybrids from animals. The philosophical side of it is very interesting. Again. After reading 5 of Wells's books I'd say that what concerns him more are the ethical and moral sides of science than science itself. Which is good.
so-soVery interesting due to the theme of genetic manipulation and especially because of the time, the 19th century.
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