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Frankenstein: The 1818 Text
by Mary Shelley
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Frankenstein: The 1818 Text, by Mary W. Shelley
Satan had his companions, fellow-devils, to admire and encourage him; but I am solitary and detested.
Like most folks, I was somewhat familiar with the basis of Mary W. Shelley's 'Frankenstein.' I'd seen Hollywood adaptations, cartoon portrayals, etc., and growing up I figured I could probably forgive myself for never reading the original source. Well, it turns out I can't, in fact, forgive my past self for thinking something like that, haha.
Mary Shelley's prose is beautifully written, especially for someone so young at the time. I really like the way she described the various environs, especially Switzerland, which sent shivers up my spine. The dialogue between the characters was also to my liking. It may seem a bit strange to some, how fondly some characters speak to and care for each other, but I thought it was very sweet. It made those heated encounters between V. Frankenstein andthe creature all the more impactful imo.
Mary Shelley's prose is beautifully written, especially for someone so young at the time. I really like the way she described the various environs, especially Switzerland, which sent shivers up my spine. The dialogue between the characters was also to my liking. It may seem a bit strange to some, how fondly some characters speak to and care for each other, but I thought it was very sweet. It made those heated encounters between V. Frankenstein and
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Murder