The Daughter of Doctor Moreau

Moreno-Garcia is an awesome writer. Even when I find I'm not really into a book of hers, the writing keeps me going. That's what I discovered with this book. I did not find it quite as compelling as the other books of hers I've read, Gods of Jade and Shadow and Mexican Gothic. But the language is just astounding. I also liked the premise, the Dr. Moreau story set against the 19^th century Mayan revolution on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. It has other positive qualities, like great character development and excellent world building. The whole just felt a little less than the sum of the parts. This book was nominated for 2023 Hugo, Aurora (Canadian Sci Fi/Fantasy) and Locus Fantasy Awards.

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