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kellyrenea's review against another edition
5.0
What a story!! I’ve always known the basic plot of Frankenstein, who doesn’t? But this is the first time I have read it all the way through. I also watched the movie delving into the story of Mary and Percy Shelley. It adds so much to Frankenstein and understanding what inspired it. I would say that instead of being a story of Horror, it is a deep delve into the understanding of human nature and how our choices can have lasting consequences. I can’t help but feel for the creature and his deep sorrow and isolation. But I also hurt for Frankenstein, and can empathize with him. He only wanted to learn more, yet instead of dealing with the object of his experiment, he ran and tried to pretend it didn’t happen, to disastrous consequences.
witchestea's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
applechen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
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tylerw's review against another edition
3.0
"(D)o I not deserve to accomplish some great purpose?"
The birth of science fiction is a messy one. The novel is structured oddly, divided into three massive blocks focused solely on Frankenstein, then the Monster, then the two of them together. The concept is iconic, but is underserved by only commenting on the Monster's lack of companionship, and the long time Frankenstein is left to just be moody and emo. The horror is left mostly undescribed, and the philosophy is tossed aside from Frankenstein's viewpoint in favor of some hypocritical handwringing. Luckily the Monster experiences a rapid education that allows for someone to poke at Frankenstein's near insurmountable narcissism, but this only comes after an extended portrait of the Monster's struggle of survival. Which might have been an interesting story on its own, but feels disparate from the main narrative.
Viewed through a modern lense, Frankenstein strongly resembles pseudo intellectuals like Aaron Rodgers, Elon Musk, or the Snyder Cut bros. His research/reading is guided by whoever his mentor is at the time, and he is adopts whatever viewpoint is en vogue amongst his circle of "deep thinkers." The flaw is that he does not actually internalize or analyze his readings, viewing education as an achievement rather than an opportunity for personal growth. The moment he is forced to reckon with the consequences of his actions, he faints, and wails, and is "failed" by his constitution. He is more than happy to drape himself in guilt so long as the only response it provides is pity, but as soon as his guilt meets the question of justice, he throws a tight spiral in the direction of the Monster, who's "actually" responsible for these evil deeds.
On its own, Frankenstein's position of possession of Elizabeth, treating a full person as his "most cherished" plaything is icky and speaks more to just how trash this man is.
The greatest horror in this story is Frankenstein's inability to engage in any self reflection, instead focusing on what the world owes him due to his self-appointed genius and superiority. There's a disconnect between how he, and our mostly unnecessary narrator Walton, view justice and purpose for themselves versus the world at large. Which I don't know was exactly what the author was going for, but is still a valuable story.
"(A) high destiny seemed to bear me on, until I fell, never, never again to rise."
The birth of science fiction is a messy one. The novel is structured oddly, divided into three massive blocks focused solely on Frankenstein, then the Monster, then the two of them together. The concept is iconic, but is underserved by only commenting on the Monster's lack of companionship, and the long time Frankenstein is left to just be moody and emo. The horror is left mostly undescribed, and the philosophy is tossed aside from Frankenstein's viewpoint in favor of some hypocritical handwringing. Luckily the Monster experiences a rapid education that allows for someone to poke at Frankenstein's near insurmountable narcissism, but this only comes after an extended portrait of the Monster's struggle of survival. Which might have been an interesting story on its own, but feels disparate from the main narrative.
Viewed through a modern lense, Frankenstein strongly resembles pseudo intellectuals like Aaron Rodgers, Elon Musk, or the Snyder Cut bros. His research/reading is guided by whoever his mentor is at the time, and he is adopts whatever viewpoint is en vogue amongst his circle of "deep thinkers." The flaw is that he does not actually internalize or analyze his readings, viewing education as an achievement rather than an opportunity for personal growth. The moment he is forced to reckon with the consequences of his actions, he faints, and wails, and is "failed" by his constitution. He is more than happy to drape himself in guilt so long as the only response it provides is pity, but as soon as his guilt meets the question of justice, he throws a tight spiral in the direction of the Monster, who's "actually" responsible for these evil deeds.
On its own, Frankenstein's position of possession of Elizabeth, treating a full person as his "most cherished" plaything is icky and speaks more to just how trash this man is.
The greatest horror in this story is Frankenstein's inability to engage in any self reflection, instead focusing on what the world owes him due to his self-appointed genius and superiority. There's a disconnect between how he, and our mostly unnecessary narrator Walton, view justice and purpose for themselves versus the world at large. Which I don't know was exactly what the author was going for, but is still a valuable story.
"(A) high destiny seemed to bear me on, until I fell, never, never again to rise."
taylorgabs's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
littlemoss83's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
maikenthomsen's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
marenluisaaa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
GENIAL!!!!! justice fürs monster :(( das war für mich so ein spektakuläres buch, ich war immer wieder schockiert, traurig, musste grinsen… wer hätte gedacht dass ein tausend jahre alter schinken so viel in einem auslöst. shelleys art zu schreiben ist einfach wunderschön, so viele aussagen würde ich mir glatt tätowieren lassen weil die so strong und brandaktuell sind. i LOVE gothic fiction, das problem ist jetzt nur - wird ein anderes werk AUCH SO GEIL SEIN KÖNNEN?
penandsheets_on_ig's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0