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A review by readwithciara
Frankenstein: The 1818 Text by Mary Shelley
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I don't know what to feel about this book. It wasn't frightening, but it sure is dark.
The first part was very promising. I love Victor's thirst and enthusiasm for knowledge. I love his constant pursuit for more. But I got stuck in the middle where all he did was run from the consequences of his creation. All the talk about his dejection became very tiring and exhausting. I wish he's stop whining and take action for once. But would I? Had I been in his situation, would I have done anything at all? Probably not. But I sure won't put myself in that to begin with.
I love the way the monster was portrayed. I somehow feel for him, although I do not justify his actions. Murder is murder of course. But I believe it was Victor's responsibility to deal with what he created. It was, after all, the fruit of his labor (no matter how gruesome T.T)
The first part was very promising. I love Victor's thirst and enthusiasm for knowledge. I love his constant pursuit for more. But I got stuck in the middle where all he did was run from the consequences of his creation. All the talk about his dejection became very tiring and exhausting. I wish he's stop whining and take action for once. But would I? Had I been in his situation, would I have done anything at all? Probably not. But I sure won't put myself in that to begin with.
I love the way the monster was portrayed. I somehow feel for him, although I do not justify his actions. Murder is murder of course. But I believe it was Victor's responsibility to deal with what he created. It was, after all, the fruit of his labor (no matter how gruesome T.T)