The Island of Doctor Moreau


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(4 estrellas; 959 reseñas)

The Island of Doctor Moreau is a thought-provoking science fiction novel by H. G. Wells that delves into the complexities of human nature and the ethical boundaries of scientific experimentation. Set on a remote island, the story follows Edward Prendick, a shipwreck survivor who encounters the enigmatic Doctor Moreau, a scientist conducting controversial experiments that blur the lines between man and beast.

As Prendick navigates this strange new world, he grapples with profound questions about identity, morality, and the consequences of playing god. The island is populated by hybrid creatures, each struggling with their own existence and the dictates of their creator. Through this unsettling narrative, Wells explores themes of evolution, society, and the darker aspects of human ambition.

Written during a time of intense debate over animal rights and vivisection, The Island of Doctor Moreau remains a relevant commentary on the ethical implications of scientific progress. Its unique blend of adventure and philosophical inquiry sets it apart from other works of its time, inviting listeners to reflect on the nature of humanity itself.

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INTRODUCTION 2:56 Leído por Alex Patterson
IN THE DINGEY OF THE "LADY VAIN" 5:53 Leído por madeupname
THE MAN WHO WAS GOING NOWHERE 7:06 Leído por Laura M.D.
THE STRANGE FACE 10:08 Leído por bignate_2000
AT THE SCHOONER'S RAIL 6:48 Leído por Cori Samuel
THE MAN WHO HAD NOWHERE TO GO 7:50 Leído por martyd
THE EVIL-LOOKING BOATMEN 9:45 Leído por martyd
THE LOCKED DOOR 9:12 Leído por martyd
THE CRYING OF THE PUMA 6:49 Leído por Stephan Möbius
THE THING IN THE FOREST 22:14 Leído por Stephan Möbius
THE CRYING OF THE MAN 8:01 Leído por Meredith Hughes
THE HUNTING OF THE MAN 12:11 Leído por Meredith Hughes
THE SAYERS OF THE LAW 17:45 Leído por Meredith Hughes
THE PARLEY 11:00 Leído por Cori Samuel
DOCTOR MOREAU EXPLAINS 28:48 Leído por John Gonzalez
CONCERNING THE BEAST FOLK 10:59 Leído por Alex Foster
HOW THE BEAST FOLK TASTE BLOOD 26:50 Leído por JemmaBlythe
A CATASTROPHE 13:25 Leído por JemmaBlythe
THE FINDING OF MOREAU 7:54 Leído por clarknova
MONTGOMERY'S BANK HOLIDAY 14:13 Leído por neo45
ALONE WITH THE BEAST FOLK 9:24 Leído por clarknova
THE REVERSION OF THE BEAST FOLK 21:37 Leído por clarknova
THE MAN ALONE 9:15 Leído por JemmaBlythe

Reseñas


(2 estrellas)

A classic story. The changing readers made it hard to really get into the story. With one reader the story is more cohesive and seems like a single work but broken up between several people with different voices and styles makes it a hard listen in long sittings. ESPECIALLY chapters 16 & 17. MY GOODNESS! How in the world did that woman not have her recording thrown out after the first 2 minutes. I know it’s volunteer readers but it sounds like someone talking through a hole in their throat into one of those voice things but with somehow less emotion. I ended up looking up those chapters and reading them myself then got back into the audiobook. I’d love if someone would redo those chapters with an actual human being instead of a parrot Dr. Moreau got his hands on.

great story


(4.5 estrellas)

Love this book and author. My only problem is Jemma Blythe her voice is scratchy and at times inaudible. The worst part is that she does some of the most important chapters. She also ruined parts of The Odyssey.


(3 estrellas)

Chapter 3 read by bignate, I believe, is when I got lost; couldn't hear half of what he said then he'd raise his voice startlingly(and not necessary) ... Kind of hard to keep your attention with all the different readers...

Mostly Good


(4 estrellas)

this was fairly well done, my only complaint would be that it's a a bit wearing listening to the several chapters that JemmaBlythe reads, her voice is too scratchy and she did some of the longer chapters

Interesting Book


(3 estrellas)

really good book. i enjoyed it but there shud only be one person reading as tht is very discracting. also the one lady had a terrible voice and was not easy to understand

Multiple readers, good & some a bit rough


(4 estrellas)

All in all good readings, but many different readers for different chapters. Some good but some, not so much.

The voice doe


(1 estrella)

i cant stand that guys anything cadence lisp baratone nothing about him should be reading for recordings


(3 estrellas)

I hated the narrator Gemma. Her voice is low, monotone and robotic. There needs to be some quality control here. Not all voices, are suited for decent narration. I notice, other books, that have heavy, Indian accents reading too. It's not racist, to expect clear, concise and God forbid, some interesting voice intonations too! Librivox is silly to accept everyone,what next, allow an 4 year old, with heavy foreign accent to narrate.