A review by trking
Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book RULED. I can't say enough good things about it. a surprisingly fantastic portrayal of a transmasc character written by a (as far as I know) cis woman, emotionally compelling, really fascinatingly structured--I loved it and will be reading it again and again. Even the most unpleasant characters have a lovableness that I found really human.
Also, the twist with Victor being real, meeting Shelley, and then being at Lovelace's party?
Do mind the content warnings--there's one particularly intense scene that I felt was a little unnecessary and kind of sneaks up on you (you can skip it without incident).
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