From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a dreamy reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico.
ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022—She Reads
Carlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula. The only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman.
Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol. An outcast who assists Dr. Moreau with his experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas and plentiful coffers.
The hybrids: The fruits of the doctor’s labor, destined to blindly obey their creator and remain in the shadows. A motley group of part human, part animal monstrosities.
All of them live in a perfectly balanced and static world, which is jolted by the abrupt arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming and careless son of Dr. Moreau’s patron, who will unwittingly begin a dangerous chain reaction.
For Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and, in the sweltering heat of the jungle, passions may ignite.
Historical Fiction | Multicultural Interest | Sci Fi & Fantasy
Publication Date: 19 Jul 2022
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Advance Praise for The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
“Silvia Moreno-Garcia goes from strength to strength. The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is my favorite of her novels so far—a gothic tour de force with characters who will keep you glued to the page, and a series of satisfying, surprising riffs on Wells’s original story.”—Kelly Link, author of Get in Trouble
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“Beautiful, feral, and as sharp as a jaguar's claws. . . . I felt the anger and hope in this story down to my very bones. Truly, Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a virtuoso of the anti-imperialist gothic novel.”—Annalee Newitz, author of Autonomous and Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age
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“With intelligence, energy, and unexpected tenderness, Silvia Moreno-Garcia takes on Wells’ classic tale of scientific hubris. Carlota, the mad Doctor Moreau’s only child, is a creation more original than anything her father’s cruel experiments could ever conjure. At once playful and deadly serious, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is an irresistible and thoroughly satisfying novel.”—Valerie Martin, author of Property and I Give It To You
My Review:
4 Stars: Sci + Historical Fiction + Feminism Vibes + Classical Retelling = SIGN ME UP. Silvia Moreno Garcia hit this one out of the park and is my favorite retelling of H.G. Wells's "The Island of Dr. Moreau." This book is honestly not something I typically read, but Siliva is an auto-buy author of mine after Mexican Gothic. This was a refreshing pallet cleanse from my normal romance reads. After getting over all the terms I needed to learn and having a super hard time getting through with my dyslexia, YAXAKTUN took me a while to figure out. (thank goodness for the dictionary on kindles), I got hooked 1/3 of the way in. The main character is unique, and I enjoyed reading about her sad background story. Also, I was expecting horror and was surprised I didn't need to cringe through this one. This would have been a five-star for me if it weren't for all the complicated language. Of course, it has some action, but this is not what I expected.
Thanks to Netgalley and Ballantine for the advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
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Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed speculative novels Gods of Jade and Shadow, Signal to Noise, Certain Dark Things, and The Beautiful Ones; and the crime novel Untamed Shore. She has edited several anthologies, including the World Fantasy Award–winning She Walks in Shadows (aka Cthulhu’s Daughters). She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Penguin Random House is the international home to more than 300 editorially and creatively independent publishing imprints. Our mission is to ignite a universal passion for reading by creating books for everyone. We believe that books, and the stories and ideas they hold, have the unique capacity to connect us, change us, and carry us toward a better future for generations to come.
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The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a dreamy reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico.
ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022—She Reads
Carlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula. The only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman.
Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol. An outcast who assists Dr. Moreau with his experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas and plentiful coffers.
The hybrids: The fruits of the doctor’s labor, destined to blindly obey their creator and remain in the shadows. A motley group of part human, part animal monstrosities.
All of them live in a perfectly balanced and static world, which is jolted by the abrupt arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming and careless son of Dr. Moreau’s patron, who will unwittingly begin a dangerous chain reaction.
For Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and, in the sweltering heat of the jungle, passions may ignite.
Historical Fiction | Multicultural Interest | Sci Fi & Fantasy
Publication Date: 19 Jul 2022
-
Advance Praise for The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
“Silvia Moreno-Garcia goes from strength to strength. The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is my favorite of her novels so far—a gothic tour de force with characters who will keep you glued to the page, and a series of satisfying, surprising riffs on Wells’s original story.”—Kelly Link, author of Get in Trouble
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“Beautiful, feral, and as sharp as a jaguar's claws. . . . I felt the anger and hope in this story down to my very bones. Truly, Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a virtuoso of the anti-imperialist gothic novel.”—Annalee Newitz, author of Autonomous and Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age
-
“With intelligence, energy, and unexpected tenderness, Silvia Moreno-Garcia takes on Wells’ classic tale of scientific hubris. Carlota, the mad Doctor Moreau’s only child, is a creation more original than anything her father’s cruel experiments could ever conjure. At once playful and deadly serious, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is an irresistible and thoroughly satisfying novel.”—Valerie Martin, author of Property and I Give It To You
My Review:
4 Stars: Sci + Historical Fiction + Feminism Vibes + Classical Retelling = SIGN ME UP. Silvia Moreno Garcia hit this one out of the park and is my favorite retelling of H.G. Wells's "The Island of Dr. Moreau." This book is honestly not something I typically read, but Siliva is an auto-buy author of mine after Mexican Gothic. This was a refreshing pallet cleanse from my normal romance reads. After getting over all the terms I needed to learn and having a super hard time getting through with my dyslexia, YAXAKTUN took me a while to figure out. (thank goodness for the dictionary on kindles), I got hooked 1/3 of the way in. The main character is unique, and I enjoyed reading about her sad background story. Also, I was expecting horror and was surprised I didn't need to cringe through this one. This would have been a five-star for me if it weren't for all the complicated language. Of course, it has some action, but this is not what I expected.
Thanks to Netgalley and Ballantine for the advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
PRINT LENGTH PAGES
AVERAGE REVIEW RATING
HARDCOVER COST
E-BOOK COST
AUTHOR
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed speculative novels Gods of Jade and Shadow, Signal to Noise, Certain Dark Things, and The Beautiful Ones; and the crime novel Untamed Shore. She has edited several anthologies, including the World Fantasy Award–winning She Walks in Shadows (aka Cthulhu’s Daughters). She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
PUBLISHER
Penguin Random House is the international home to more than 300 editorially and creatively independent publishing imprints. Our mission is to ignite a universal passion for reading by creating books for everyone. We believe that books, and the stories and ideas they hold, have the unique capacity to connect us, change us, and carry us toward a better future for generations to come.
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