Frankenstein
By Mary Shelley
- Release Date: 1817-12-31
- Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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
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5By Macody1Great readA Classic for a reason
5By Yumyin HammerpawAn exceptional book, made all the more so that it was written more than 200 years ago and remains exceptional. That cannot be said of all classics.Well written but dark
4By monicaq27This was a good but very gloomy book. It did not have a happy ending and the whole story was about misery and destruction. If you’re looking for a fun or lighthearted book this is not for you.Same theme over and over, ad nauseum
2By LwarrendcHow wretched can two beings be? Apparently 180 pages worth, where they both describe, in case you did not understand the first time, how wretched and miserable they really are. And the second time, and theirs, and on and on and on. Not sure why this book ever caught on, and any interpretation I have seen has strayed from the book in very measurable, sometimes unrecognizable ways, but all for the better. And why did Frankenstein bring this hideous thing to life, knowing how hideous it was? He stitched the damn thing together, he should have been repulsed by it well before he imbued it with life. So the whole premise does not ring true for me. Everyone speaks in the same voice, even the creature, which adds to the boredom of reading it. Some of the language is beautiful though, hence the two star rating.An emotional roller coaster
5By Ginormous TyroneThis book was very enjoyable to someone who finds reading boring. Both Frankenstein and the monster reflect each other in their various actions. You really get to see not only the emotions of Frankenstein but those around him including the wretched monster.#victorshouldvedied1st
4By Nerdystitchfan07i felt maternal instincts for the creature he’s just a little guy who wants to be loved it isn’t his fault victor is a psycho who may or may not have necrophilia victor lived for too long so -1 starA strange and suspenseful story
5By Emilyu.I remember reading this in high school, but didn’t remember how creepy and suspenseful it was. More than 12 years later and it’s been a great casual read. Scary and interesting. It was like reading it for the first time again and would recommend to anyone because it’s not a long book, but it’s a good read.Transformative
5By Dad1825 This book somehow to capture the experience of being human through the eyes of someone who is no longer human. Feels like a dark mirror…Epic Book but Hated the Characters
4By Elk_MooseI loved the book and the story (Mary Shelley is awesome), but I didn’t like any of the main characters (Frankenstein & his monster/creation) - they all had some major character flaws that just didn’t make me want to empathise with themThe face of the Romantic Era
1By Alondra WangThis story is very telling of the period when it was written, the Romantic Era. Frankenstein is a heartbreaking tale about the horrible tendencies of man. It is a classic example of a story that gets you to learn two sides to a very complicated story. Things are not always quite simple!MARY SHELLY IS MY DREAMGIRL
5By Sofa 121Man is the biggest most wretched monster of them ALL Mary Shelly you are the OG goth baddie I’ve newly discovered and now will forever remain in awe of!Goes hard
5By MovieLover92Straight fire.4/5
4By dbpr21“Return as those who know not what it is to turn their backs on their foe.”A 10/10 must read
5By Marlon fullerIncredible edition. Full of riveting dialogue and emotional storytelling. Encompassed in the context of one of the greatest science fiction horrors ever conceived.Think
5By moonfox246812♥️This book makes you think and feel for every character. It can make you switch sides and your opinion quickly and weaves a story of multiple perspectives and wrongsGreat
5By deghyfuseA perfect classicWrong genre
1By justleavemaloneThis is science fiction, It does not belong in the free nonfiction genreFrankenstein
5By headgsI 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
5By 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 !!
