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A review by peterparker
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Mary Shelley
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
With how ingrained Frankenstein is in pop culture it's hard to separate what it has become from what the original is. I tried my best and found myself really appreciating the significant differences.
Halfway through the book I was shocked at how much I was sympathizing with Victor. I was also surprised with how much I didn't care for The Creature. The story does a good job of not making you fully sympathetic to eithers plight. Both are very petty creatures.
The worst thing Victor does is not ever name the creature and refuse it's request of a companion. The worst thing The Creature has done is murdered a bunch of people. The best thing that Victor does is take credit for the murders that his creation has done. The best thing that The Creature does is be nice to a little family.
I think it's funny how many stories have been inspired by this story. Even five nights at Freddy's is seemingly inspired with the purple guy storyline. This has been a chaotic review but I will live with this: I was not prepared for how much of this book was just people traveling, or Victor lamenting.
Halfway through the book I was shocked at how much I was sympathizing with Victor. I was also surprised with how much I didn't care for The Creature. The story does a good job of not making you fully sympathetic to eithers plight. Both are very petty creatures.
The worst thing Victor does is not ever name the creature and refuse it's request of a companion. The worst thing The Creature has done is murdered a bunch of people. The best thing that Victor does is take credit for the murders that his creation has done. The best thing that The Creature does is be nice to a little family.
I think it's funny how many stories have been inspired by this story. Even five nights at Freddy's is seemingly inspired with the purple guy storyline. This has been a chaotic review but I will live with this: I was not prepared for how much of this book was just people traveling, or Victor lamenting.