The Island of Doctor Moreau
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Publisher Description
Herbert George Wells was a prominent english writer who worked in a wide range of genres, but he is mostly known for his science-fiction novels, such as 'The Time Machine', 'The Invisible Man', and 'The War Of The Worlds'. His political views made a strong effect on his later works as he was a convinced socialist and tried to portray the English society with its problems.
'The Island Of Doctor Moreau' is a scientific-fiction novel first published in 1896. It tells us about an English scientist who lives in an island in the Pacific Ocean, as he can't implement all his brilliant ideas living in England. The point is that his experiments don't correspond to the moral code of common londoners — Doctor Moreau seems playing Lord God. What he is up to? What ideas can come to his genius but perverted mind? Read this classical novel that has been made into a number of films and you will know!
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Mondello Publishing provides an updated adaptation of H. G. Wells's classic novel, positioning the story in the 1950s and in the context of genetic mutation and nuclear power. Through uncontrollable events, Edward Prendick finds himself on an unmarked island with Montgomery, a scientist and aid to the notorious Dr. Moreau. Prendick soon discovers that the island's wild-life is a bit more human than he's comfortable with. The full cast of clear and distinctive voice actors includes Matthew Postner as Prendick, Nathalie Boltt as Montgomery, and Andrew McGinn as Moreau. Other actors fill in for secondary characters and humanoid animals, which the production captures well, providing each character with strong vocal cues to help the listener understand what kind of animal it is. The background music and sound effects further enhance the mood and tone of the production. (BookLife)
