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

adventurous dark emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Excellent Gothic literature read. I have a complicated opinion as I didn't like Frankenstein (annoying, whiney, self-pitying in short) but I resonated with the Creature very much.

Overall, a meaningful story about isolation and abandonment that hit home.
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