A review by sidekicksam
Eynhallow by Tim McGregor

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Eynhallow is a small island, part of the Orkney islands, off the coast of Scotland. It is inhabited by only a few families, so life is uneventful. Until a stranger comes to rent one of the empty houses. His presence is enough to stir things up on the island, but no one knows his true intentions… 

 

This retelling of Frankenstein, or a continuation of his story in a different setting, was such a fun trip! I loved the backdrop of the story, the seclusion of the island and the reclusiveness of its inhabitants, and how the arrival of a stranger slowly unhinges everything. I loved getting into Agnes’ world and her troubles, how her encounter with Victor Frankenstein changes her life and how it all unfolds. 

 

Perhaps it’s about time I finally read Frankenstein now I’m loving the retellings so much… 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Animal death, Child death, Death, and Violence