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A review by theravenkingx
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
My expectation: fightening monster
What I got: depressed and lonely monster.
Frankenstein is not a great book, but it's not terrible either. I'd recommend watching the movie instead. This book is very different from the Hollywood version of Frankenstein's monster. It is extremely slow, dull, and kind of boring. It is filled with unrealistic situations and overly explained details, leaving nothing to the reader's imagination. The mystery wasn't really a mystery, but it took Victor ages to understand it, and by then, it was too late. The philosophical and metaphorical elements of this book are great, but the writing felt overly elaborate and speech-like, almost like a panegyric, with too much over-explanation.
The book essentially serves as a metaphor, examining the relationship between humans and God. It explores how God created us and left us in the world to find our path. For some, that path leads to enlightenment, while for others, it leads to true destruction
What I got: depressed and lonely monster.
Frankenstein is not a great book, but it's not terrible either. I'd recommend watching the movie instead. This book is very different from the Hollywood version of Frankenstein's monster. It is extremely slow, dull, and kind of boring. It is filled with unrealistic situations and overly explained details, leaving nothing to the reader's imagination. The mystery wasn't really a mystery, but it took Victor ages to understand it, and by then, it was too late. The philosophical and metaphorical elements of this book are great, but the writing felt overly elaborate and speech-like, almost like a panegyric, with too much over-explanation.
The book essentially serves as a metaphor, examining the relationship between humans and God. It explores how God created us and left us in the world to find our path. For some, that path leads to enlightenment, while for others, it leads to true destruction