The Island of Dr. Moreau vs The Poison Belt: Which Should You Read?
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
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Ranked among the classic novels of the English language and the inspiration for several unforgettable movies, this early work of H. G. Wells was greeted in 1896 by howls of protest from reviewers, who found it…
The Poison Belt
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Being an account of another adventure of Prof. George E. Challenger, Lord John Roxton, Prof. Summerlee and Mr E. D. M alone, the discoverers of "The Lost World".
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Island of Dr. Moreau has the widest readership — 139433 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| The Island of Dr. Moreau | The Poison Belt | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (139433) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 3.1 (17) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (13) | 4.0 (98) |
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Reception
| The Island of Dr. Moreau | The Poison Belt | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 139433 | 98 |
| Editions | 295 | 345 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 111786 | — |
| Written reviews | 8691 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 4986 | 770 |
| Pages | 168 | 83 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Island of Dr. Moreau or The Poison Belt?
The Poison Belt has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Poison Belt 3.9/5, The Island of Dr. Moreau 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: The Island of Dr. Moreau or The Poison Belt?
The Poison Belt is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Poison Belt (83 pages, ≈ 1 h 32 m); The Island of Dr. Moreau (168 pages, ≈ 3 h 07 m).
Which is harder to read: The Island of Dr. Moreau or The Poison Belt?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Island of Dr. Moreau: Challenging; The Poison Belt: Challenging.