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

544 pages | first published 1818

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This extensively revised Norton Critical Edition includes new texts and illustrative materials that convey the enduring global conversation about Frankenstein and its author. The text is that of the 1818 first edition, published in three volumes b...
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Summary of 72010 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
reflective 52%
mysterious 50%
tense 43%
emotional 41%
sad 41%
adventurous 28%
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: 33% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 41% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | 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

3.8

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