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emotional
reflective
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tense
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Character
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Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This 19 year old college dropout was a terrible father.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Grief, Stalking, Murder
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
kinda dint care like it was written pretty well but it was so old classic-y and in your face and dragged on but i can see why people study it closely and have it as a reading criteria for school
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Violence
why cant old people be normal (no incest or pseudo incest)
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mysterious
reflective
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medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.”
This story has been so misrepresented, I grew up hearing about some doctor that created a monster and how this creature ended up with his name (not in the books but for us in pop culture) and to me that was the story, of the creation of a monster and no more depth. If Mary could see us she’d kill us probably (that woman was hardcore goth)
Now, enough with hating on shit I can’t control, let’s talk about the book.
The letters where amazing, all of them. This is such an easy read, even though a classic, but it is fast and with the illustrations my copy includes (thanks to my sister for the birthday gift) it was as vivid as ever. The first chapter bored me perhaps a little but after I read chapter two and then three it was nonstop from there. I wanted to know more about the monster and less about Victor whiny self (he complained about how everything was awful but honey, you did create a monster so don’t know what to tell ya) I did feel bad for his family, poor dad suffered a lot.
Not a five star because, as said by Jananie (thisstoryaintover) “why, Shelley felt the need to refer to Safie as "the Arabian" as if she were a horse is beyond me.”
I feel like the fact that today we call the creature by the name of its creator should be sos thing more discussed by people, tho would’ve been such an interesting topic while I was in high school (at least for me) and it would’ve convinced me to read it earlier, but I’m glad I read it now too because it is definitely for adults. But last year student could definitely read it, I think.
Some quotes I liked:
“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”
“Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it.”
“If I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear!”
“I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel...”
“How mutable are our feelings, and how strange is that clinging love we have of life even in the excess of misery!”
“When falsehood can look so like the truth, who can assure themselves of certain happiness?”
I was listening to Human by Maggie Lindemann while writing this review
‘kay, I’m out
Bye
This story has been so misrepresented, I grew up hearing about some doctor that created a monster and how this creature ended up with his name (not in the books but for us in pop culture) and to me that was the story, of the creation of a monster and no more depth. If Mary could see us she’d kill us probably (that woman was hardcore goth)
Now, enough with hating on shit I can’t control, let’s talk about the book.
The letters where amazing, all of them. This is such an easy read, even though a classic, but it is fast and with the illustrations my copy includes (thanks to my sister for the birthday gift) it was as vivid as ever. The first chapter bored me perhaps a little but after I read chapter two and then three it was nonstop from there. I wanted to know more about the monster and less about Victor whiny self (he complained about how everything was awful but honey, you did create a monster so don’t know what to tell ya) I did feel bad for his family, poor dad suffered a lot.
Not a five star because, as said by Jananie (thisstoryaintover) “why, Shelley felt the need to refer to Safie as "the Arabian" as if she were a horse is beyond me.”
I feel like the fact that today we call the creature by the name of its creator should be sos thing more discussed by people, tho would’ve been such an interesting topic while I was in high school (at least for me) and it would’ve convinced me to read it earlier, but I’m glad I read it now too because it is definitely for adults. But last year student could definitely read it, I think.
Some quotes I liked:
“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”
“Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it.”
“If I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear!”
“I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel...”
“How mutable are our feelings, and how strange is that clinging love we have of life even in the excess of misery!”
“When falsehood can look so like the truth, who can assure themselves of certain happiness?”
I was listening to Human by Maggie Lindemann while writing this review
‘kay, I’m out
Bye
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Grief, Stalking
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Death of parent
Minor: Animal death
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I first tried to read Frankenstein when i was 14, and i didnt like it. The pace was too slow for my taste, and i ended up dnfing it. Now, that i am 20, i decided to pick it back up again, this time in audiobook form, and i loved it!
I love how complex and morally grey both Frankenstein and The Creature are, i love the whole moral dilemma of progress and science and prejudices, I loved the parts that were narrated by the creature the most.
I isnt a 5 star bc the descriptions were too long for my taste, and that fact that Frankenstein was just narrating this to his friend, word for word, destroyed my suspension of disbelief, nobody is that bad at summarizing.
I love how complex and morally grey both Frankenstein and The Creature are, i love the whole moral dilemma of progress and science and prejudices, I loved the parts that were narrated by the creature the most.
I isnt a 5 star bc the descriptions were too long for my taste, and that fact that Frankenstein was just narrating this to his friend, word for word, destroyed my suspension of disbelief, nobody is that bad at summarizing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Abandonment
Moderate: Body horror, Child death
Minor: Gun violence, Incest, Suicide, Death of parent
Just like, general loneliness and bigotry against people for what they look like.
dark
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Grief, Murder
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Gore, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment
dark
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mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's only a testament to the genius of the author that the themes of this book are still so relevant today, 200 years after being published.
Also, I'm convicted that Frankenstein's creature was effectively a proto-incel:
Also, I'm convicted that Frankenstein's creature was effectively a proto-incel:
I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend. Make me happy, and I shall again be virtuous.
And
"Shall each man," cried he, "find a wife for his bosom, and each beast have his mate, and I be alone? I had feelings of affection, and they were requited by detestation and scorn. Man! You may hate, but beware! Your hours will pass in dread and misery, and soon the bolt will fall which must ravish from your happiness forever.
I'm not going to spoil further, but once you see it you can't unsee it.
On a final note, I've tried several audiobooks and the one narrated by George Guidall is, by far, the best. He really brought the story to life with all the depth and misery of its characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Grief
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fun fact: until now i always thought that Frankenstein was the name of the monster, turns out it's the name of the guy that creates him.
I have to admit that Frankenstein was never a story that i was interested in reading before because I had this distorted idea that Frankenstein was supposed to be a creepy, scary story. But after reading a few recent reviews for this book, I decided to give it a try because after all, it didn't seem to be a "Halloween story".
Indeed, the beauty of this story isn't what many people think it is. This is a heartbreakingly sad story.
You get to see how human this creation is. He's this scientific experiment created by an ambitious man and is brought into this hostile and judgmental world that rejects him, which slowly makes him turn into a villain. This is why this story is so tragic. It made me feel so much emotion and empathy for this monster who wanted to show his good side but never got a chance.
The complex characters of Victor Frankenstein and his creation, that remains nameless, makes the reader realize that there's not only the distinction between good or bad.
It's a story about human nature, loneliness, isolation, philosophy and the relationship between creator and creation.
I also loved Elizabeth, and Caroline. Those two characters were very good-hearted and admirable.
I was so in awe of Shelley's storytelling and exceptional writing. The descriptions of the landscapes of Switzerland really contributed to the extraordinary atmosphere of this book
I already can't wait to reread it to grasp even more the depth of this wonderful story.
"Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change."
"I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel..."
"I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend. Make me happy, and I shall again be virtuous."
"Man," I cried, "how ignorant art thou in thy pride of wisdom!"
"I could not understand why men who knew all about good and evil could hate and kill each other."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Death, Murder
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment