So, after two months of lazing around, not bothering to pick up a book (minus 80 pages of George Gissing's Nether World), I finally finished a book, albeit a short one at 130 pages.
The Island of Dr. M was set as an optional read out of many for an essay due in 6 weeks, but as I'm a fan of the great War of the Worlds (novel and musical), I soon set to reading this. And a good job I did, otherwise this blog would end up just rotting away.
The Island tells the story of Edward Prendick who, after surviving a shipwreck, is saved by some sailors and brought back to good health on their mysterious home island. However, this isn't just any island. Inhabited by strange-looking mix-breeds, the island is a nightmare unimaginable to any man.
Over time, Prendick has to defend himself, kill to survive and find a way of escape. But will he? You'll have to read the book to find out.
Well-paced and rarely a dull moment The Island of Dr. Moreau is a read made for any fan of weird creatures and lone survival.
Although this was an enjoyable read it did have some slow bits resulting in small daydreams but mostly gripping, it was definitely one of the better books I've read as part of my degree. If War of the Worlds looks a bit long for your liking, this would be a good introductory read to the world of H.G. Wells. It is also a book that could easily be finished in one or two sittings (I managed it in five due to various conflicts).
Overall rating: 4 out of 5
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