Mary and the Birth of Frankenstein by Anne Eekhout

Mary and the Birth of Frankenstein

Anne Eekhout with Laura Watkinson (Translator)

384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A novel of innocence, young love, and gothic mystery that is a sapphic reimagining of Mary Shelley's life, and a wonderfully imaginative exploration of the roots of her literary masterpiece, Frankenstein.Europe, 1816. A volcanic eruption in Indone...

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Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 82%
emotional 53%
reflective 36%
tense 29%
sad 27%
adventurous 25%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
challenging 6%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.52

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