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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don't normally read classic literature and I have to admit that this didn't pull me easily. But, with a little determination, I got into it, and I'm satisfied that this is what I read first of the classic books I bought (because I related to it on some level, so it didn't lose me). I like that it's not too hard to read especially as a member of GenZ. I loved how characters were flawed. Overall, nice. I enjoyed reading this during trips home from school.
Really enjoyed reading this book. I knew some of the more known facts that differ from the common movies such as the fact that Frankenstein is the creator and not the monster. After reading and reflecting, it is hard to call it such, especially after learning about the creature's heart-saddening backstory about how he was abandoned by Victor and had to fend for himself in a society that judged him purely based on his outward appearance, even though on the inside he had the same inquisitiveness and kindness that any human being may have. The end was rather hopeless in that both Victor and the creature die and that is that. Wish I hadn't had to read the book in such a strict timeframe, but it was still really enticing to read nonetheless.
RIP Frankenstein's monster, you would’ve loved Pretty Isn’t Pretty by Olivia Rodrigo
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“How ignorant art thou in thy pride of wisdom!”
Frank demanding a girlfriend be provided to him in exchange for not acting out reeks of the fragile masculinity we see a lot of today, where people are used as a reflexive way to define themselves. “I am a proper man because I have checked off these indicators - a partner, a job, property, etc”. They want acceptance but fear the rejection that continued vulnerability opens them up to, and having been rejected already Frank hits the uno reverso card, rejecting humanity writ large as part of the traditional sadboy spiral into violence.
I suppose it’s easy for me to judge though as I am simply regular levels of ugly and not “the sight of me drives people to violence” ugly like him.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Frankenstein is a rich and layered work with plenty to hone in on. To name a few topics: the history of electricity, Shelley's literary influences, morality, a human's development (what makes a monster?), the Other, women, the literary genres that the novel touches...
Despite this, the style and plot didn't quite captivate me as I was reading. The only characters I felt much investment in were the Creature and the De Laceys, including Safie. However, that lack of captivation is owed in part to the book's cultural legacy—many banal tropes and conventions today were groundbreaking in Frankenstein.
I gave Frankenstein 3.75 stars because it was personally unengaging while reading, but I certainly recommend it. To me, it's a novel to ruminate on, to dissect, to discuss, and to analyze the legacy of. Its themes and influences can also be a good stepping stone for expanding your horizons.
Despite this, the style and plot didn't quite captivate me as I was reading. The only characters I felt much investment in were the Creature and the De Laceys, including Safie. However, that lack of captivation is owed in part to the book's cultural legacy—many banal tropes and conventions today were groundbreaking in Frankenstein.
I gave Frankenstein 3.75 stars because it was personally unengaging while reading, but I certainly recommend it. To me, it's a novel to ruminate on, to dissect, to discuss, and to analyze the legacy of. Its themes and influences can also be a good stepping stone for expanding your horizons.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced