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A review by rileyeffective
Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson
1.5
TW: transphobia, sexual assault
I liked the two timelines that the book had, especially because they were at two very different points in scientific development, yet the people were occupied with very similar issues. The many references to the history and content Frankenstein are also carefully thought out. If you have not read Frankenstein and want to read Frankisstein, read Frankenstein first. Otherwise a lot will go lost on you.
Those were the only positive things about the book. The book features transphobia and misgendering throughout. A lot of characters are not understanding of the gender identity of the trans character. I also have to point out that there is sexual assault described in detail (why was that scene in there to begin with?). I would honestly recommend reading something else instead.
I liked the two timelines that the book had, especially because they were at two very different points in scientific development, yet the people were occupied with very similar issues. The many references to the history and content Frankenstein are also carefully thought out. If you have not read Frankenstein and want to read Frankisstein, read Frankenstein first. Otherwise a lot will go lost on you.
Those were the only positive things about the book. The book features transphobia and misgendering throughout. A lot of characters are not understanding of the gender identity of the trans character. I also have to point out that there is sexual assault described in detail (why was that scene in there to begin with?). I would honestly recommend reading something else instead.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Transphobia, Deadnaming, and Misogyny