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

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Given the time period Frankenstein was written in, I think I’d appreciate the tenseness of it all more had our society not been desensitized to violence and horror. The language could be a barrier for some, however it provided much detail.