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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
I really wanted to enjoy this book because it's a classic and so many people have been inspired by it. However, it was a slow read. The word "countenance" was overused (I wouldn't be surprised if it averaged to on every page). Dr. Frankenstein is definitely the monster in this story, as I'd heard before reading it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Emotional abuse
better than i thought it would be
note: frankenstein is NOT the monster for people looking to read this
note: frankenstein is NOT the monster for people looking to read this
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a very uniquely written novel with it’s rings of narrative. It’s like Inception but in a book rather than a dream. Readers see each narrative through the eyes of a different listener. When the monster told his story, I imagined what Frankenstein might be thinking as he listened. And whoever Margaret is, her brother is rather self-indulgent. But then so is Frankenstein and even the monster. Meanwhile, the prose is so incredibly formal and detailed, we are either to believe Walton has astounding memory (and patience) or a lot of the story is embellished. Although, Shelley did try to offer an explanation for this.
Overall, the novel is extremely thought-provoking. What makes a monster and what makes a man? Is there even a distinction? It’s rather perfect really that people confuse the monster for being named Frankenstein because in many ways, they are just the same. And like all of us, they are given a choice in how they respond to their plights. If you ask me, they both repeatedly made the wrong ones, and it was utterly fascinating to watch them do it.
Overall, the novel is extremely thought-provoking. What makes a monster and what makes a man? Is there even a distinction? It’s rather perfect really that people confuse the monster for being named Frankenstein because in many ways, they are just the same. And like all of us, they are given a choice in how they respond to their plights. If you ask me, they both repeatedly made the wrong ones, and it was utterly fascinating to watch them do it.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I did not enjoy most of this book. (There were a few entertaining parts, such as the creature’s “adopted” family in the cottage and their trials.) However, The more I learn about the author, the more it makes sense that the story has so many holes and mistakes. For instance, that Shelley was only 18 when she wrote it. Also that it was written as a kind of dare amongst friends to entertain themselves on a rainy evening. And of course, her very disturbing personal misadventures in love and life.
The biggest issue I take with Dr Frankenstein is the lack of personal responsibility that he, the narrator, takes in his own misery and suffering of which he constantly complains. He is the creator of the creature. He is the one who let the monster run off and did not even think to try to find the creature or at least find out what he is doing for two years. **Spoilers** Then he is shocked and saddened when the monster kills his brother. But this is not enough to incite young Frankenstein’s anger or need for revenge. No. He is not spurred into action until four more of his family and friends are killed by the monster. **end of spoiler**
The amount of time spent on talking about emotional turmoil and also of endless travel from one place to the next is exhausting. The lack of guilt on the narrator’s part is infuriating.**spoiler**The ease with which his friend is convicted of murder on seemingly consequential evidence is maddening. **end** It is very hard to be believe the genius, goodness and overall amazing person Frankenstein is because his actions do not support this even though the other characters in the book (and even he, himself does as well) repeat over and over that he is a benevolent and wonderful being.
I would not recommend this book. I can see how it became a classic because of its daring and different subject matter from the time and that it was written by a woman, but I did not believe the characters’ motives or their personalities. It was hard to hope for success for any of them.
The biggest issue I take with Dr Frankenstein is the lack of personal responsibility that he, the narrator, takes in his own misery and suffering of which he constantly complains. He is the creator of the creature. He is the one who let the monster run off and did not even think to try to find the creature or at least find out what he is doing for two years. **Spoilers** Then he is shocked and saddened when the monster kills his brother. But this is not enough to incite young Frankenstein’s anger or need for revenge. No. He is not spurred into action until four more of his family and friends are killed by the monster. **end of spoiler**
The amount of time spent on talking about emotional turmoil and also of endless travel from one place to the next is exhausting. The lack of guilt on the narrator’s part is infuriating.**spoiler**The ease with which his friend is convicted of murder on seemingly consequential evidence is maddening. **end** It is very hard to be believe the genius, goodness and overall amazing person Frankenstein is because his actions do not support this even though the other characters in the book (and even he, himself does as well) repeat over and over that he is a benevolent and wonderful being.
I would not recommend this book. I can see how it became a classic because of its daring and different subject matter from the time and that it was written by a woman, but I did not believe the characters’ motives or their personalities. It was hard to hope for success for any of them.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
oh my godddddd ddfhdidyf incredible another favorite book of all time
took a second to get into but once i did !! begging victor to just GIVE THE MONSTER A FUCKING HUG
i had to drag out the last 15 pages because i just… i knew what would happen but i didn’t want it to happen
:( sad heartbroken so misunderstood
took a second to get into but once i did !! begging victor to just GIVE THE MONSTER A FUCKING HUG
i had to drag out the last 15 pages because i just… i knew what would happen but i didn’t want it to happen
:( sad heartbroken so misunderstood