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I still really love this novel with all it's flaws and weird moments. Also the 1818 version was a really interesting read as it's the original version, before criticisms and the death of basically everyone in Mary Shelley's life.

jess0270's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional informative sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

annafollin33's review against another edition

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4.0

This book screams daddy issues

kristeng35's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad 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

2.5

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5.0

I was blown away and couldn't put this down. It's one of those books I probably read at the right time in my life. There were many moments throughout where Frankenstein described how he missed the mountains and scenes and companions of his native Geneva, and I relate as someone who's just moved away from a really beautiful country they grew up in. I also thought Shelley's description of depression and despair that both Frankenstein and the creature felt for most of the story were really well written. Idk, I was just really moved by this story and loved the writing style. It's kinda crazy how prescient Shelley was too, with the whole "pushing science far just because we can without fully regarding the consequences". It seems even more relevant today in a world on the constant brink of annihilation from nuclear weapons and possibly unsafe viral research. Anyway, one of the best classics I've read.

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