A review by madmadmaddymad
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

dark reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I think the best part of this is it’s historic, the world’s first science fiction horror novel. And to imagine that Mary Shelley wrote this at the age of 18 is impressive. She’s a genius. 

I also find it kind of intriguing the monster is never described, not really, except for how hideous and uncanny he is. I wish I could envision anything except the Universal Frankenstein’s monster. 

How depressing that from the moment of creation there could be nothing but despair and waiting for death. A novel for sad sacks of depression and tragic company.
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