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A review by shelfcreature
Frankenstein: The 1818 Text by Mary Shelley
3.0
Glad I read it! I like knowing the origins of such a classic figure in pop culture. Like a lot of classic lit, some bits did feel excessive. Like the 5-page descriptions of sea voyages. Or the story within a story within a letter within another story lol.
I did really enjoy the symbolism of the monster and its feelings about life. Someone said that the book is “about what happens when a man tries to have a baby without a woman ...” and I’m obsessed with that.
Was hoping it would be creepier but maybe my reading it at the beach/park in June didn’t help set the vibe?
I did really enjoy the symbolism of the monster and its feelings about life. Someone said that the book is “about what happens when a man tries to have a baby without a woman ...” and I’m obsessed with that.
Was hoping it would be creepier but maybe my reading it at the beach/park in June didn’t help set the vibe?