Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

244 pages first pub 1818 (editions)

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

Description

Since it was first published in 1818, Mary Shelley's seminal novel has generated countless print, stage and screen adaptations, but none has ever matched the power and philosophical resonance of the original. Composed as part of a challenge with B...

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Moods

dark 90%
reflective 51%
mysterious 50%
tense 44%
emotional 42%
sad 42%
adventurous 29%
challenging 28%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 45%
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: 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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