isoldee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jasmineferraby's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
cat_manders's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
videogamegirlfriend's review against another edition
5.0
last year I read this book for my novel study and I made a digital zine about different topics in the book such as literary feminism, biblical parallels and its connection to pop culture, I adore this book with my whole heart and I will read it cover to cover
lizbookshelf_'s review against another edition
4.0
Victor Frankenstein is the perfect example of 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should do something'... just because you can (technically) revive the dead, doesn't mean you should
I believe this book shows quite well that we aren't born evil but instead become evil due to our surroundings and experiences...
~ SLIGHT SPOILER AHEAD~
The Monster could have been good if it wasn't for people judging him and ultimately making him loose trust in the goodness of others
To me Victor seemed quite annoying with all his self pity and the way constantly mentioned how bad and evil the monster is and how he suffers.
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About the writing:
A bit langhty at times but that might have to do with the time it was written.
Once you get used to the writing style it's not that hard to read
I believe this book shows quite well that we aren't born evil but instead become evil due to our surroundings and experiences...
~ SLIGHT SPOILER AHEAD~
The Monster could have been good if it wasn't for people judging him and ultimately making him loose trust in the goodness of others
To me Victor seemed quite annoying with all his self pity and the way constantly mentioned how bad and evil the monster is and how he suffers.
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About the writing:
A bit langhty at times but that might have to do with the time it was written.
Once you get used to the writing style it's not that hard to read
antinio_navarro's review against another edition
5.0
Amo este libro tanto como amo Dracula de Bram Stoker. Para siempre recomendado, soy un amante de Victor y su creación.
rialowenschuss's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Got me back into classics. Really loved the writing. Found the backstory interesting. Simon is wrong it does not read like fanfiction
gothicteletubby's review against another edition
4.0
The first Volume was tedious to read, but as long as I didn't acknowledge how boring Victor's woe is me thing was I could power through it.
Frankenstein's [the creature's] story in volume 2 was the best part of the story, and such a heartbreaking read. It was like watching a tragedy unfold in front of you, his hope that these people he (creepily) was watching would learn to care for him but knowing what the eventual ending would be.
I enjoyed the writing and overall story, I'm very glad I was finally able to read the real story by Shelley.
Frankenstein's [the creature's] story in volume 2 was the best part of the story, and such a heartbreaking read. It was like watching a tragedy unfold in front of you, his hope that these people he (creepily) was watching would learn to care for him but knowing what the eventual ending would be.
I enjoyed the writing and overall story, I'm very glad I was finally able to read the real story by Shelley.