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A review by eggbeater
Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson
challenging
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a very cerebral book. It is thought-provoking and entertaining. I would like to read more by the original thinker who created it.
Thoughts:
Mary Shelley was surrounded by boring men who were full of themselves. She was the real talent who had to constantly make allowances for them. I learned a lot more about her from this book.
It is astonishing the kinds of personal questions people will ask a person who is transgender. You don't ask a cis gender person about their genitals and what they like in bed.
The character of Ron Lord the sexbot creator is portrayed so well. He is so funny and disgusting in his ignorance. The satire is heavy in this book.
Thoughts:
Mary Shelley was surrounded by boring men who were full of themselves. She was the real talent who had to constantly make allowances for them. I learned a lot more about her from this book.
It is astonishing the kinds of personal questions people will ask a person who is transgender. You don't ask a cis gender person about their genitals and what they like in bed.
The character of Ron Lord the sexbot creator is portrayed so well. He is so funny and disgusting in his ignorance. The satire is heavy in this book.