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A review by nat008
Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.25
Our Hideous Progeny is a gothic fantasy inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Protagonist Mary is the great-niece of Victor Frankenstein, and finds letters recounting his experiment of creating life. Struggling to make ends meet, Mary and her husband Henry realise this might be their breakthrough in scientific circles. To work on their plan of stitching together a dinosaur, they move up north to the estate of Henry's sister.
This novel deals with ambition, grief, and the morality of creating life. It was very interesting to read about Mary's love and passion for science and see her struggle to fit in in the 1850s, a world dominated by the male perspective. I loved her relationship with Henry's sister Maisie. It seemed to grow naturally as they found comfort in each other.
The pace was a bit slower, and the biggest portion of the book was working on their experiment, but I didn't mind it.
Would recommend.
This novel deals with ambition, grief, and the morality of creating life. It was very interesting to read about Mary's love and passion for science and see her struggle to fit in in the 1850s, a world dominated by the male perspective. I loved her relationship with Henry's sister Maisie. It seemed to grow naturally as they found comfort in each other.
The pace was a bit slower, and the biggest portion of the book was working on their experiment, but I didn't mind it.
Would recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage