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A review by cowardlyteaman
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. Admittedly, I was a little nervous when I started reading it, because I had seen a lot of reviews saying it was way too slow and boring. It's definitely slow, but I don't think I would've empathised with the characters in the same way hadn't it been so thorough with each of the main characters.
I love Walton, and I love Victor. They're both amazing narrators, and, yes, ... I am a Victor sympathiser.
If you have some patience and believe in this concept, then I'd say this is definitely a worthy read. Even though it's heavy, it's not that long, and there really is a reason why this story has survived for as long as it has.
I love Walton, and I love Victor. They're both amazing narrators, and, yes, ... I am a Victor sympathiser.
If you have some patience and believe in this concept, then I'd say this is definitely a worthy read. Even though it's heavy, it's not that long, and there really is a reason why this story has survived for as long as it has.
Graphic: Murder, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Death, and Abandonment
Moderate: Stalking