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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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:
Yes
The best take on the Frankenstein story that I've ever come across. A unique gem.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I read 372 pages completely underwhelmed and then the last 17 pages lowkey made it all worth it
DNF 26%, p.102
I'd hoped this would've managed to grab me in the first hundred pages - that's a sizeable chunk of the novel it felt like I was just plodding through. Prose was clean, the premise hinted at by the description and frame narrative seemed interesting, but I don't have the urge to continue reading books that feel like they're still waiting for something to happen a full quarter of the way in.
I'd hoped this would've managed to grab me in the first hundred pages - that's a sizeable chunk of the novel it felt like I was just plodding through. Prose was clean, the premise hinted at by the description and frame narrative seemed interesting, but I don't have the urge to continue reading books that feel like they're still waiting for something to happen a full quarter of the way in.
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Very good read
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Mediocre husband who doesn't appreciate his brilliant wife, yet society only pays him attention because of his sex. At times a very frustrating tale, but very rewarding character development for the women.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Medical content
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child death, Gore, Sexual harassment
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was an alright read. Definitely a unique take on Frankenstein while making it very much its own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Child death, Grief, Sexual harassment
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-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:
Complicated
while i never read frankenstein, i still found this book to be intriguing and a unique spin on an old classic.
the first half of the book was a little too slow for my liking and could have been condensed. while it was a slow burn, i felt like it was filled with too many unnecessary details. some of the science elements went over my head and only added to the confusing details.
i also wish that it could have been gayer. this was labeled as a queer/lgbtq+ book, however, there were only subtle mentions which i don’t think warrants the label.
i wish we found out the fate of the creature but i understand why we didn’t. i also don’t know who i hate more - finley clark (for obvious reasons) or henry for never supporting or defending his wife. what a weak loser
overall, this was a unique read that i enjoyed.
the first half of the book was a little too slow for my liking and could have been condensed. while it was a slow burn, i felt like it was filled with too many unnecessary details. some of the science elements went over my head and only added to the confusing details.
i also wish that it could have been gayer. this was labeled as a queer/lgbtq+ book, however, there were only subtle mentions which i don’t think warrants the label.
overall, this was a unique read that i enjoyed.