A review by annasbookjournal
Frankenstein: The 1818 Text by Mary Shelley

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 

At the beginning, I had a bit of a hard time with this book to be honest. In fact, I initially DNFed last year, to finish another time. That’s because Frankenstein’s inner dialogue was really hard to get through. He describes countless times how miserable he is because of his mistake, and I feel like you have to be in the right mental space and mood in order to read something like that. 

 

But when I picked it up again, months later and in the right mood, I saw how interesting this book was. Not only is the writing fantastic and the message magnificent, but the representation of agony and suffering and what that will do to you mentally (for both Frankenstein and the creature) really struck home for me. 

 

In fact, the characters of the doctor and the creature must have two of the most interesting and deep souls and minds I have ever read about. 

 

I 100% believe that everyone should read this book, just to see how much suffering and agony a mistake like this could bring you.