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128 pages | first published 1959

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"I gained his secret and we were both lost for ever."

Mary Shelley's dark story of a bereaved man's disturbing passion for his daughter was suppressed by her own father, and not published for over a century.

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Summary of 555 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
emotional 73%
sad 68%
reflective 32%
challenging 29%
tense 18%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 39%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 97% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.3

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