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A review by raisinreads
Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
I really enjoyed the narrative voice and writing of this novel, and I enjoyed the main character.
I think you're setting yourself up for a difficult task as an author when you endeavor to expand on a beloved classic, as you're automatically setting yourself up to comparison.
I enjoyed the discussion of monstrosity, though it was a relatively small part of the book, but I thought that part was interesting in comparison to Frankenstein.
In my opinion, where Frankenstein excels the most is it's societal commentary, it has a lot to say and it does it well and beautifully. And, well the commentary in Our Hideous Progeny is well done, it doesn't have much new to say.
I would've liked more from the queer storyline, but that is a personal opinion. Just, if you're looking for a queer story, note that it is not the main focus in this one. (It is still a queer story and that aspect is written well, it's just not talked about very often in comparison to other aspects of the novel)
Anyways, there was a lot to like about this novel. It is well-written and interesting, and I would recommend it.
I think you're setting yourself up for a difficult task as an author when you endeavor to expand on a beloved classic, as you're automatically setting yourself up to comparison.
I enjoyed the discussion of monstrosity, though it was a relatively small part of the book, but I thought that part was interesting in comparison to Frankenstein.
In my opinion, where Frankenstein excels the most is it's societal commentary, it has a lot to say and it does it well and beautifully. And, well the commentary in Our Hideous Progeny is well done, it doesn't have much new to say.
I would've liked more from the queer storyline, but that is a personal opinion. Just, if you're looking for a queer story, note that it is not the main focus in this one. (It is still a queer story and that aspect is written well, it's just not talked about very often in comparison to other aspects of the novel)
Anyways, there was a lot to like about this novel. It is well-written and interesting, and I would recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism