Reviews

Φρανκενστάιν ή ο σύγχρονος Προμηθέας by Mary Shelley

sunflower_wilde's review against another edition

mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

zlovatt's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

ashley_eliza's review against another edition

4.0

A true classic. My main takeaways:

1. I have SO much beef with Victor Frankenstein. He’s an insufferable narcissist that could have prevented so many deaths.

2. Justine and Clerval deserved better.

pimplop's review against another edition

5.0

Hace unos años pedí Frankenstein en el bibliometro y me pasaron un cómic.
Yo, totalmente indignada, no lo leí y sólo dejé que pasara el plazo para devolverlo.

Esto cambió hace unos días y puedo decir que ahora es uno de mis libros favoritos.
La criatura me dio mucha pena y el Victor mucha rabia.

Pero sobretodo, me quedó una duda muy grande sobre ¿QUÉ PASÓ CON EL HERMANO DE VICTOR, ERNEST?

genevievepace's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

nookandabook's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

scovey24's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

There is a reason that this novel is considered a classic piece of literature. When Mary Shelley finished this book at the tender age of 19, she cemented herself as the eternal mother of science fiction. In its pages, she provides for us a bleak and harrowing tale that explores the concepts of loneliness, guilt, and the desire for connection. It requires the reader to ponder whether or not Dr. Frankenstein, his creation, or both of them should be held responsible for the events that transpire. It asks us to define the boundaries of free will and what makes a person human. I am still not sure of my answers to these questions. It is certainly worth the read.

yasamanvf's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

qbanboi's review against another edition

dark reflective

4.25

v0lha16's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Hateful day when I received life!' I exclaimed in agony. 'Accursed creator! Why did you form a monster so hideous that even you turned from me in disgust? God, in pity, made man beautiful and alluring, after his own image; but my form is a filthy type of yours, more horrid even from the very resemlance. Satan had his companions, fellow-devils, to admire and encourage him; but I am solitary and abhorred.' - Frankenstein