A review by jaina8851
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was very different from what I expected! The second half of the book picks up in pace and intensity quite a bit but the first part felt like a bit of a slog. At some points, I was reminded of how kids these days are underwhelmed when they watch the original Star Wars movies because all of the things that were phenomenally groundbreaking about those films have been built upon and exceeded in modern movies and seeing the original feels like you're watching a trope. Still, I'm really glad that I read it, because it truly is a groundbreaking and important book.