Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Frankenstein

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

207 pages • first pub 1818 (editions)

fiction classics horror literary science fiction dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel presents the epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long a...

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Moods

dark 91%
reflective 52%
mysterious 50%
tense 44%
sad 42%
emotional 41%
adventurous 29%
challenging 28%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 45%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 41% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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