In this thorny riff on The Island of Doctor Moreau, bestseller Moreno-Garcia (Mexican Gothic) interweaves several threads in 19th-century Mexico. The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is both a dazzling historical novel and a daring science fiction journey. Moreau’s patron, who will unwittingly begin a dangerous chain reaction.įor Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and, in the sweltering heat of the jungle, passions may ignite. A motley group of part human, part animal monstrosities.Īll 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. The hybrids: The fruits of the doctor’s labor, destined to blindly obey their creator and remain in the shadows.
Moreau with his experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas and plentiful coffers. Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol. The only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, NPR, Polygon, Tordotcom, Paste, CrimeReads, BooklistĬarlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula. “The imagination of Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a thing of wonder, restless and romantic, fearless in the face of genre, embracing the polarities of storytelling-the sleek and the bizarre, wild passions and deep hatreds-with cool equanimity.”- The New York Times (Editors ’ Choice) Some light romance threads through the heavier ethical questions concerning humanity.”- Library Journal (starred review) “This is historical science fiction at its best: a dreamy reimagining of a classic story with vivid descriptions of lush jungles and feminist themes.
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