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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"But it is even so; the fallen angel becomes a malignant devil."
This is my second read through of Frankenstein -- I originally read the 1818 version previously. This time around, I decided to give the 1831 version a try via audiobook.
I listened to an audiobook version for about a third of the book and I wasn't a huge fan of the narrators (it was NOT the Dan Stevens version, which I should have gone with), so I switched over to the Kindle version.
Overall, still an amazing read -- it's a little slow going for the first half since you have go get through Victor's "woe is me" perspective, as if he didn't bring on the troubles himself, but then it picks up. It's a heartbreaking story, and the fact Mary Shelley started writing when she was only 18 is mind blowing.
I also liked reading the slightly different perspective of this version vs. the 1818 version. From Reddit user CynicalCinema:
"1831 is the one most people have read as it’s the most commonly available. For a while, scholars preferred it, but the consensus has shifted recently to where the 1818 edition tends to be preferred in academia. I tend to prefer the 1818 edition, myself, but it’s a matter of preference.
If you like the idea that Victor had free will and his folly was abandoning the Creature without taking responsibility for it, you’ll like the 1818 edition.
If you like the idea that Victor was compelled by forces beyond himself and that his folly was making the Creature in the first place, you’ll like the 1831 edition."
I personally liked the 1818 version more, but both are worth a read.
This is my second read through of Frankenstein -- I originally read the 1818 version previously. This time around, I decided to give the 1831 version a try via audiobook.
I listened to an audiobook version for about a third of the book and I wasn't a huge fan of the narrators (it was NOT the Dan Stevens version, which I should have gone with), so I switched over to the Kindle version.
Overall, still an amazing read -- it's a little slow going for the first half since you have go get through Victor's "woe is me" perspective, as if he didn't bring on the troubles himself, but then it picks up. It's a heartbreaking story, and the fact Mary Shelley started writing when she was only 18 is mind blowing.
I also liked reading the slightly different perspective of this version vs. the 1818 version. From Reddit user CynicalCinema:
"1831 is the one most people have read as it’s the most commonly available. For a while, scholars preferred it, but the consensus has shifted recently to where the 1818 edition tends to be preferred in academia. I tend to prefer the 1818 edition, myself, but it’s a matter of preference.
If you like the idea that Victor had free will and his folly was abandoning the Creature without taking responsibility for it, you’ll like the 1818 edition.
If you like the idea that Victor was compelled by forces beyond himself and that his folly was making the Creature in the first place, you’ll like the 1831 edition."
I personally liked the 1818 version more, but both are worth a read.
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such an interesting way of how the story was build up. You get to experience from three perspectives which are all different.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Murder
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder
Spoilers: There’s a lot of murder and death, a lot of agony and pain emotionally and so much unfortune. Wouldn’t recommend if you’re depressed or not in a good place
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
slow-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
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Posiblemente el primer libro de ciencia ficción, escrito en el contexto histórico y filosófico de la revolución científica del Siglo XVIII-XIX.
Un libro con 200 años que trata temas tan universales que siguen vigentes. La ambición personal, la inconsciencia del inventor, la responsabilidad sobre las creaciones y la dudosa definición de la vida.
Esta edición además cuenta con notas y ensayos de científicos y sitios de ciencia ficción que lo enriquecen.
Definitivamente voy a incorporar el término de dulzura técnica en mi trabajo.
¡Ah! Y ni castillos, ni rayos, ni Igor ni "¡está vivo!". WTF Hollywood??
Un libro con 200 años que trata temas tan universales que siguen vigentes. La ambición personal, la inconsciencia del inventor, la responsabilidad sobre las creaciones y la dudosa definición de la vida.
Esta edición además cuenta con notas y ensayos de científicos y sitios de ciencia ficción que lo enriquecen.
Definitivamente voy a incorporar el término de dulzura técnica en mi trabajo.
¡Ah! Y ni castillos, ni rayos, ni Igor ni "¡está vivo!". WTF Hollywood??
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes