A review by bethanwx
Mary or the Birth of Frankenstein by Anne Eekhout

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This is a mysterious and gothic novel, which presents reality as maleable and changes based on perspective. But it ultimately feels more stylish than full of substance. The conclusion of Mary's earlier narrative leaves you with more questions than answers, and most of the characters feel skin deep, or hard to grasp.
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