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todayisnot's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Most of my understanding of Frankenstein comes from movies, which are not super faithful to the source material (shocking, I know). I thought it was interesting that comparatively little time in the novel is spent on the how of the monster’s creation, and instead most of the story is about the consequences of that ill-condsidered act. I also didn’t expect the monster to be so sympathetic or human.
Some of the narration dragged a bit as Frankenstein laments his personal misfortunes (many of which, he caused and refused to take ownership of). But the writing was lovely and rich.
Some of the narration dragged a bit as Frankenstein laments his personal misfortunes (many of which, he caused and refused to take ownership of). But the writing was lovely and rich.
tavi_vse's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
dbogen47's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Beautiful writing with a lot to consider about creation and life and death. But man was it depressing and existential. Victor Frankenstein makes modern emo kids look happy. Def need a future reread
saebae_tm's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
arianaa_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
pages_of_lit's review against another edition
3.0
This was the only book I didn’t finish in high school and I decided to finally finish it! Poor Walton just wants a friend in Frankenstein and all Frankenstein does trauma dumps on him and then dies.
savannahwelch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I haven’t read an older novel like this in a long time. I did enjoy the depth of the writing and the emotion. I liked how the story progressed and where it went. I wasn’t expecting some things and enjoyed the surprise. I appreciated that the story didn’t take expected turns, and didn’t follow a pattern I’m used to, which stood out.
floating_pebbles's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0