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kavyasomala's review against another edition
5.0
I see why this book is so popular now! It was so very engaging and a really good read!
I knew a few of the misconceptions going into this book (Frankenstein is the doctor and not the creature, and so on) as well as a rough summary of the book going into this read. However, it no where near encompassed the actual story. The humanness of the creature Frankenstein made and the resulting tragedies that followed are so different from how I imagined it would play out and I love this version so much better
(for the record: Frankenstein is a bit immature and awful and could’ve possibly showed a bit more empathy…also how does he fall sick for months every time something goes wrong!)
I knew a few of the misconceptions going into this book (Frankenstein is the doctor and not the creature, and so on) as well as a rough summary of the book going into this read. However, it no where near encompassed the actual story. The humanness of the creature Frankenstein made and the resulting tragedies that followed are so different from how I imagined it would play out and I love this version so much better
(for the record: Frankenstein is a bit immature and awful and could’ve possibly showed a bit more empathy…also how does he fall sick for months every time something goes wrong!)
kristianawithak's review against another edition
3.0
I did not know what to expect from this, but I'm really glad I read it. It's tragic and chilling.
mljmoore's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nmarieguidroz's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
evelynmb_'s review against another edition
4.0
i absolutely loved this book for how well-written and thought provoking it was. Mary Shelley does an amazing job showcasing the dynamics of "creator vs creation" and i think its genius.
It was a bit hard and wordy to read (in its defense, the book was written in the 19th century) but overall an interesting and engaging read. It just completely changed everything I knew about the monster, Frankenstein.
It was a bit hard and wordy to read (in its defense, the book was written in the 19th century) but overall an interesting and engaging read. It just completely changed everything I knew about the monster, Frankenstein.
crescendoll's review against another edition
4.0
i know it's a classic but still is better than what i expected, i think it might even become a favorite of mine. learning how gay this book is also a 10/10 experience
lookmairead's review against another edition
3.0
A few thoughts:
- Listened to this via audible. Dan Steven’s does a soothing/beautiful job on this gritty and grief-driven plot.
- This is one of the most heartless father/son relationship plots I remember consuming in a long time. (And it maybe weighs differently on me now that I’m a parent. Like I could have been more Team Frankenstein in my younger years. )
- I feel like this story has the RIPE potential for somebody like a Madeline Miller. Can I see that POV in my lifetime? Is there some nerdy wishlist for this request?
- Listened to this via audible. Dan Steven’s does a soothing/beautiful job on this gritty and grief-driven plot.
- This is one of the most heartless father/son relationship plots I remember consuming in a long time. (And it maybe weighs differently on me now that I’m a parent. Like I could have been more Team Frankenstein in my younger years. )
- I feel like this story has the RIPE potential for somebody like a Madeline Miller. Can I see that POV in my lifetime? Is there some nerdy wishlist for this request?
naro173's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
the_jinx's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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
2.0