Daughter of Doctor Moreau

I loved the Yucatan setting and the core mystery of this novel. The main concept is adapted from an old SF book featuring the same Doctor, but I appreciate how it was transplanted into this setting with the political undercurrent of the late 1800's. Most of the supporting cast are quite spunky and really stood out. Unfortunately I do feel like the two main characters don't have much of a relationship; they also tend to be a little one-note and frustrating.

The audiobook narration was also quite high quality particularly in the use of Mexican, French, and English accents. The narrator (Gisela Chípe) really brought the characters to life with craft and energy.

A Mexican adaptation of the Island of Docteur Moreau where the main character is the usual Moreno-Garcia plucky heroine, set in the context of Mexican social, racial, and sexual hierarchies.

This is not my third read from Silvia Moreno-Garcia. And this one is as good as Mexican Gothic. This one is kinda a revision on the Island of Doctor Moreau, set in a remote location in Yucatan, with the usual plucky heroine that Moreno-Garcia is known for. It includes the usual themes of strict stratification of the Mexican society, class, race, and sex. It was a great to read during the holidays.