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sophiaaar's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
I will be thinking about this one for a long time, I think.
maddierose's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
eljarvo's review against another edition
Found it boring and hard to follow, writing style was bizarre, not gonna force it
katsa6's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I dont know if I can say I enjoyed this. It was very Victorian novel influenced - think Frankenstein/ dracula/ wuthering heights with more female empowerment. Bella Baxter was a strange character to follow from the perspective of Archibald Mccandless. The final letter definitely makes you think after the story is done and brings the rating up a little for me.
viljahe's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
chanelchapters's review against another edition
2.0
The positive - it is a reimagining of Frankenstein with a few great feminist & socialist thoughts.
However, this was so difficult to read - if I hadn’t seen the film first I would have DNFd this SO QUICKLY. there were a lot of problematic things about it (the movie eliminated most).
TBH I much prefer the narrative, characterisation and plot of the film - the linear narrative makes it far easier to understand & the character & plot changes also benefit the story.
I’d personally just watch the film - it’s a much better story.
However, this was so difficult to read - if I hadn’t seen the film first I would have DNFd this SO QUICKLY. there were a lot of problematic things about it (the movie eliminated most).
TBH I much prefer the narrative, characterisation and plot of the film - the linear narrative makes it far easier to understand & the character & plot changes also benefit the story.
I’d personally just watch the film - it’s a much better story.
aluksendra's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mar_tas's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
trhodg's review against another edition
4.0
A wacky and witty tale concerned with truth, feminism, and sexual freedom. Could not be more excited for Yorgos Lanthimos’s film adaptation.
kkrystenn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0