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Frankenstein feels like a good classic for people who don't necessarily like classics to read. It is short and not too complicated, and most importantly, enticing. The moral dilemma that accompanies the existence of the monster, its actions, and the responsibility that Victor Frankenstein has over it is what I think makes this so interesting!

lanes100's review against another edition

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dark sad 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

1.0

kieranredmond's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-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

5.0

selbander's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ariams_1346's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

ryhne's review against another edition

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4.0

I liked the concept and the dark theme; characters were understandable as well

pandem0nium's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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

4.25

mary shelley is brilliant. this is the first book i read by her, and it’s not gonna be the last. easy to understand, but also deeply impactful, it’s not what i thought it was going to be, and i’m extremely happy with what i got. although victor is the main character, i can see why the monster is infinitely more famous. i especially liked reading things from his perspective, and he gives incredibly interesting and insightful narrations for something that was born on dorm room. the last few pages of his monologue are just… indescribable. perfect for people who want to be destroyed by a relatively short, spooky story.

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