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A review by dr_sleep
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
2.0
2.25⭐ - More like Fevernstein. The concept is brilliant and the prose is intriguing, but the execution falls flat with its horrendous pacing, one-dimensional characters - throughout the story, Frankenstein's monster is the only character who experiences significant personal growth and develops a clear sense of purpose - and lackluster storytelling.
This story could have been condensed to a maximum of 70 pages and achieved perfection. Unfortunately, the rest of the book drags on with endless descriptions of the protagonist's repetitive emotions, poor decision-making, and unnecessary filler.
The captivating creator/creation dynamic is given little focus, and the characters all blend together with an identical narrative voice. Essentially, they merely serve as pawns to push the plot forward and allow Shelley to express her idea of how real people, particularly males, would converse.
This story could have been condensed to a maximum of 70 pages and achieved perfection. Unfortunately, the rest of the book drags on with endless descriptions of the protagonist's repetitive emotions, poor decision-making, and unnecessary filler.
The captivating creator/creation dynamic is given little focus, and the characters all blend together with an identical narrative voice. Essentially, they merely serve as pawns to push the plot forward and allow Shelley to express her idea of how real people, particularly males, would converse.