Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

37 reviews

wrenhartjacobs's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Such an interesting book about the downsides of scientific goals, the arrogance of man, and living with the consequences of our actions. Even though I really liked it, there are some uncomfy parts due to the age of the book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Murder, and Abandonment

Moderate: Incest and Death of parent

Minor: Racism and Colonisation

the main character has a relationship with his adopted sister. There isn’t any descriptions of sexual acts. However, there is a lot of talk about their relationship in general.

nisanatreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism

spriteluver's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"i was benevolent; my soul glowed with love and humanity; but am i not alone, miserably alone? you, my creator, abhor me; what hope can i gather from your fellow-creatures, who owe me nothing? .... if the multitude of mankind knew of my existence, they would do as you do, and arm themselves for my destruction. shall i not then hate them who abhor me? i will keep no terms with my enemies. i am miserable, and they shall share my wretchedness. ... you accuse me of murder; and yet you would, with a satisfied conscience, destroy your own creature. oh, praise the eternal justice of man!"

there are so many other quotes, nearly a page long, that i could reference in this review. i really loved this book. it questions compassion and morals to a whole other level. i enjoyed deciphering the descriptive language by putting myself in the character's position and analyzing the vocabulary. it made the book a lot more personal. when the perspective flipped to the "monster" i freaked out. what an amazing idea!! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

niniwa's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

0.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism

dig2deep's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad slow-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I have to read paradise lost now

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent

Minor: Animal death and Racism

raoulalexander's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, and Grief

Minor: Racism

itwassomethingabout's review against another edition

dark reflective slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

science fiction,longish scenic descriptions,morally ambiguous characters, 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Islamophobia