Frankenstein - Mary Shelley

Frankenstein

By Mary Shelley

  • Release Date: 1817-12-31
  • Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Score: 4
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Description

The first work of science fiction, this story challenges readers to remove the abstractions of fantasy to seriously consider the meaning of the ideas put forth. What responsibility does a creator have to its sentient creations? How can a being exiled from society, based solely upon what they look like, ever be kind? Set some time aside to explore these and other questions for yourself in this cultural touchstone: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

Reviews

  • Frankenstein

    5
    By headgs
    I downloaded the book because I always found the story interesting (one of the funniest movies I’ve ever seen is “Young Frankenstein”), but this book was a slow read because it was told in formal English. To me, if it was told in contemporary English, it would have been more enjoyable. I powered through it, though.
  • omggggg

    5
    By aea :)
    so i had to read this for honors english but it honestly really made an impact. for all that i had heard about this novel, never in a million years would i have expected the contents to be about humanity and grief and companionship and overall emotional, impactful themes. mary shelley truly is a genius and i cannot wait to reread this book !!
  • Amazing book 🙂

    5
    By Twighlight43
    it was a great book. Very understanding and understandable. In some parts, I cried they were really sad. but it was a great book.☺️
  • Amazing

    5
    By JN 1962
    Always wanted to read this book never had the chance. I’m glad I did. I must read.
  • Feeling Ruminative

    5
    By AshaReads
    A lot of people will tell you that the true monster is Victor Frankenstein, But I feel that to be an unfair assertion. From an objectively human perspective, is Victor wrong to be disgusted by his creation? Is he erroneous in his ambition? I find it unrealistic to suddenly adopt a paternal role to something he never expected to take form in the first place. All in all, really good read that calls into question the roles a creator has in his creations.
  • Classic Worth Reading

    4
    By Linklex7
    Pretty good classic. Though the language can be a bit confusing to some readers. It is possible to let past it and still enjoy the story. It does drag a bit in the middle when (spoiler alert) the monster sits down with Frankenstein and discusses the family in the cabin he stalked. That part dragged on a bit more than needed. That aside though, this was such a fun book to read.