Mary and the Birth of Frankenstein by Anne Eekhout

Mary and the Birth of Frankenstein

Anne Eekhout with Laura Watkinson (Translator)

320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark mysterious medium-paced
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A novel of innocence, young love, and gothic mystery that is a sapphic reimagining of Mary Shelley's life, and a wonderfully imaginative exploration of the roots of her literary masterpiece, Frankenstein.Europe, 1816. A volcanic eruption in Indone...

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Community Reviews Summary of 330 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 82%
emotional 52%
reflective 32%
sad 28%
tense 27%
adventurous 21%
challenging 12%
inspiring 9%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 36%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 30% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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