Reviews

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

danyaaladil17's review against another edition

mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

debasmita_d's review against another edition

3.0

Now, tbh if not for the part where the creature described it's experiences I would have rated this novel with 3 stars. The writing, otherwise was not quite my taste.

Coming to the plot, oh boy, it's heart wrenching and almost depressing. It is miserable from the very beginning. And many a times what we don't realize is that a villian sometimes can also be comforting, because the reader can blame and curse them to their heart's satisfaction. But in this one, oh boy! It is a story with neither a hero or a villain. At times, I felt so sorry for the creature and at others I cursed it and same goes for Victor. And oh the other poor characters! You can't condemn only a single being, both the protagonists are to be held accountable.

As a conclusion, if you want to read something that will tear your heart into pieces go for it!

waterlogged's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

acertaineh's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense 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

4.0

jewels_pg's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A good book for a dark and stormy night, however if you are reading this because you love the movies, I would suggest reading something else.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Child death

Minor: Racial slurs

aidanrt's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A bit miserable 

mrsrccockrell's review against another edition

5.0

I read this again because I’m teaching it in AP Lit and does this book really need an explanation for the 5 star review?
As far as classics go, this one takes the cake. It’s dense and rich with motifs, symbolism, and forces readers to contemplate complex theological and humanitarian issues. Not to mention, Mary Shelley was a straight up badass.

anettmarii's review against another edition

4.0

palju kauneid väljendeid eestikeelses tõlkes, nt "äratasid õrna armastust" ja "hinge rahunemine"

Mary Shelley leinaga täidetud elukulg kumab tekstist

dark_queen's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

lusiadevi13's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.0