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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
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
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
very readable classic. victor frankenstein is INCREDIBLY frustrating and everything that happens is his own dang fault
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very depressing. #enemiestolovers
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
what i expected to have been a manifesto of genius by a selfish, cruel man, turned out to be a study of the definition of humanity and it's many complex aspects.
the movies i have thusfar watched based off this story, do the original text no justice. whereas usually this story is told as a horror, a thriller, a monster story; the original is a timeless masterpiece that challenges one's understanding of humanity, morality and revenge. is a monster defined that way due to his actions, his appearance, or do his decisions and opinions weigh heavier? or is it a sickly amalgamation of all of it combined? is a human able to be defined by the same standards?
this was a masterpiece and so heartwrenchingly pure and raw that few books i tried have reached.
safe to say I loved it, but id even go as far as saying that i think this has become a new favourite of mine.
the movies i have thusfar watched based off this story, do the original text no justice. whereas usually this story is told as a horror, a thriller, a monster story; the original is a timeless masterpiece that challenges one's understanding of humanity, morality and revenge. is a monster defined that way due to his actions, his appearance, or do his decisions and opinions weigh heavier? or is it a sickly amalgamation of all of it combined? is a human able to be defined by the same standards?
this was a masterpiece and so heartwrenchingly pure and raw that few books i tried have reached.
safe to say I loved it, but id even go as far as saying that i think this has become a new favourite of mine.
Sexism never stops. Although the introduction accepts that Mary Shelley was genius writer , they still spend almost half the introduction talking about her husband and his role in her writing... And even when they acknowledge credits has too often been given to Percy, they spend the next sentences talking about him.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
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