This book is much more compelling than Time Machine. I had to keep reading and wanted to finish the story. As usual, he has some interesting and thought provoking themes which are still relevent to us. Should we be manipulating plants and animals to suit our needs? In our search for understanding, are we losing or ignoring important ethics? I think one of the most interesting questions is why Dr. Moreau thought the image of man was the perfect image. Anyway, like his other books, it is a quick and thought provoking read and worth the time.