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Perhaps not surprisingly, Moreno-Garcia's (Velvet Was the Night) latest novel is perfection. Retelling the story of Doctor Moreau through his daughter's eyes, this reworking of H.G. Wells's The Island of Doctor Moreau should satisfy readers who loved the original, as well as those who've never encountered it. Though she sets her tale in the Yucatán, the source book can be felt running beneath. Moreno-Garcia explores colonialism, clas...Log In or Sign Up to Read More