A review by violetdazey
Frankenstein 1831: Mary Shelley Book First Edition Original Frankenstine by Mary Shelley

dark emotional informative mysterious sad

4.5

In my humble opinion Frankenstein is a haunting exploration of human ambition, isolation, and the devastating consequences of rejection, where neither Victor nor the Creature can be labeled a true villain. Both characters are deeply flawed, and their tragic decisions stem from pain rather than malice. Victor's obsession with creating life blinds him to the responsibilities of parenthood and compassion, leading him to abandon his creation in horror — an act that sows the first seeds of suffering. Yet, the Creature, though initially innocent and eager for love, responds to relentless rejection with violence, believing vengeance is the only way to make Victor feel the torment he endures. Their intertwined fates reveal how emotional neglect, loneliness, and unchecked ambition can drive even the most well-meaning individuals to darkness. In the end, Shelley presents a story not of good versus evil, but of two broken beings consumed by a cycle of pain that neither fully chose nor fully understood.