276 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452273375
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Plume
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Previously titled Father of Frankenstein, this acclaimed novel was the basis for the 1998 film starring Sir Ian McKellen, Lynn Redgrave, and Brendan Fraser. It journeys back to 1957 Los Angeles, where James Whale, the once-famous director of such ...
Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews
Moods
sad 100%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideMinor
Homophobia
276 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452273375
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Plume
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Previously titled Father of Frankenstein, this acclaimed novel was the basis for the 1998 film starring Sir Ian McKellen, Lynn Redgrave, and Brendan Fraser. It journeys back to 1957 Los Angeles, where James Whale, the once-famous director of such ...
Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews
Moods
sad 100%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideMinor
Homophobia