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A review by sabrinaleaf
Frankenstein: The 1818 Text by Mary Shelley
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
4.25 ⭐️
We all know what Frankenstein is about, a young man science assembling a creature out of body parts to create the creature we all know and love.
Who is the monster in this story? Is it Frankenstein, the creator of something so ugly people would turn away at the sight of him. Frankenstein who refused to give it the one thing it desired. Or is it the monster, who upon being refused its desires, decided to go on a murderous rampage, killing innocents in vengeance.
We see three different perspectives: the first one being Captain Walton, who we follow with him writing letters to his sister, recounting his encounter with Frankenstein. The second one being Frankenstein himself, who is telling his story to Captain Walton. And the final perspective being none other than the monster of Frankenstein, who is explaining at different times how he became what he is.
I highly suggest this novel to people who are looking to get into classics, it’s an easy read with simple writing. To anyone that likes darker vibes in books and to anyone who loved the way the dangers of technological advancements were explored in the Hunger Games.
We all know what Frankenstein is about, a young man science assembling a creature out of body parts to create the creature we all know and love.
Who is the monster in this story? Is it Frankenstein, the creator of something so ugly people would turn away at the sight of him. Frankenstein who refused to give it the one thing it desired. Or is it the monster, who upon being refused its desires, decided to go on a murderous rampage, killing innocents in vengeance.
We see three different perspectives: the first one being Captain Walton, who we follow with him writing letters to his sister, recounting his encounter with Frankenstein. The second one being Frankenstein himself, who is telling his story to Captain Walton. And the final perspective being none other than the monster of Frankenstein, who is explaining at different times how he became what he is.
I highly suggest this novel to people who are looking to get into classics, it’s an easy read with simple writing. To anyone that likes darker vibes in books and to anyone who loved the way the dangers of technological advancements were explored in the Hunger Games.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder