This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzi Lee

This Monstrous Thing

Mackenzi Lee

384 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical young adult dark slow-paced
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A wildly creative Gothic fantasy retelling of Frankenstein, This Monstrous Thing is a wholly new reimagining of the classic novel by Mary Shelley and is perfect for fans of retellings such as Cinder by Marissa Meyer, fantasy by Libba Bray and Cass...

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Community Reviews Summary of 688 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
adventurous 44%
mysterious 44%
tense 44%
emotional 27%
sad 22%
reflective 16%
hopeful 11%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 26%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 25% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.65

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