Gods and Monsters by Christopher Bram

Gods and Monsters

Christopher Bram

320 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ dark reflective slow-paced
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Previously titled Father of Frankenstein, this acclaimed novel was the basis for the 1998 film starring Sir Ian McKellen, Lynn Redgrave, and Brendan Fraser. It journeys back to 1957 Los Angeles, where James Whale, the once-famous director of such ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 100%
funny 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.84

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