Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

202 pages first pub 1818 (editions)

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

Description

Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus, was completed by Mary Shelley at the age of 19. She infused this original novel with Gothic and Romantic elements. Scientist Victor Frankenstein creates a large and powerful creature in the likeness of man, b...

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Moods

dark 90%
reflective 51%
mysterious 50%
tense 44%
emotional 43%
sad 43%
adventurous 30%
challenging 28%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 44%
fast 8%

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: 40% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.82

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