The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells

I watched the Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer movie in 1996 and remember almost nothing of it. I’m not sure if that helped or hindered my enjoyment of the book.

I enjoyed the book for what it is. “A good example of that sort of thing” as they say.

It’s a relatively quick read with what I imagine were shocking science fiction themes in 1896.

If late 19th century colonialism is your thing, I would recommend Heart of Darkness instead.