The story of Victor Frankenstein’s monstrous creation and the havoc it caused has enthralled generations of readers and inspired countless writers of horror and suspense. With the author’s own 1831 introduction.
Much more than the “scary monster” story. A creature of man who wants to be human, but forced to live as a wild thing because he doesn’t fit conventional knowledge. Who was Mary Shelly seeing in the creation of the scientist?
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jlmiller826
3 years ago
This is not the movie. It is not really any depiction ever seen in pop culture. It is a thought-provoking book asking serious questions spanning religion, love, parenthood and scientific ethics. Shelley’s narrative just draws the reader in for the journey.
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verosis
3 years ago
Brilliant.
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drdon99
3 years ago
Forget all the movies, books, etc. that have come from this wonderful short tale. This is one of the most thought provoking tales in our literature. Completely amazing that it came from the pen of such a young writer, and was composed almost overnight.
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jackpiercy
3 years ago
Nothing more to be said. A classic in every sense.
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pharaoh
3 years ago
There’s a reason the classics are classic.
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tm3rocks
3 years ago
Have read this book more than once and enjoy it every time. There is also a movie with Robert De Niro based on this book which is wonderful as well. Not usually into sci-fi or fantastic stories, but this is one of a kind.
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whiskers187
3 years ago
a great classic
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botts63
3 years ago
Dr Frankenstien and his creation. Which is really the monster?
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solitaryfossil
3 years ago
A truly wonderful classic.
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tinkie73
3 years ago
I have read this book dozens of times. It is an amazing tale from start to finish.
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notcynthia0404
3 years ago
It wasn’t what I was expecting, but most of the classics aren’t. It’s interesting to compare the original work to the current-day interpretation. A must read.
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lauren4ester
3 years ago
Loved it. Definitely a classic I would read again.
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drxandradcat
3 years ago
This will surprise any fan of subsequent FRANKENSTEIN literature and films. It is an entirely different mythology than the pop culture one, replete with a staggering originality and genius. Did you know the tale begins in a feverish pursuit in the Arctic? Read it. You owe it to yourself.
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billcroy
3 years ago
This is the original. Should be required reading for any horror or literary reader.
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anya
3 years ago
Absolutely loved this book. My favorite classic.
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vnash
3 years ago
Everyone has to read this one during school, now go back and read it as an adult!
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tanya
3 years ago
Classic must read
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amanda
3 years ago
One of my favorite classics. I can really connect with the monster and feel like this book can span generations.
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toashajiordano
3 years ago
Interesting to go back and read after everyone already knows the story. It was still very entertaining
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Much more than the “scary monster” story. A creature of man who wants to be human, but forced to live as a wild thing because he doesn’t fit conventional knowledge. Who was Mary Shelly seeing in the creation of the scientist?
This is not the movie. It is not really any depiction ever seen in pop culture. It is a thought-provoking book asking serious questions spanning religion, love, parenthood and scientific ethics. Shelley’s narrative just draws the reader in for the journey.
Brilliant.
Forget all the movies, books, etc. that have come from this wonderful short tale. This is one of the most thought provoking tales in our literature. Completely amazing that it came from the pen of such a young writer, and was composed almost overnight.
Nothing more to be said. A classic in every sense.
There’s a reason the classics are classic.
Have read this book more than once and enjoy it every time. There is also a movie with Robert De Niro based on this book which is wonderful as well. Not usually into sci-fi or fantastic stories, but this is one of a kind.
a great classic
Dr Frankenstien and his creation. Which is really the monster?
A truly wonderful classic.
I have read this book dozens of times. It is an amazing tale from start to finish.
It wasn’t what I was expecting, but most of the classics aren’t. It’s interesting to compare the original work to the current-day interpretation. A must read.
Loved it. Definitely a classic I would read again.
This will surprise any fan of subsequent FRANKENSTEIN literature and films. It is an entirely different mythology than the pop culture one, replete with a staggering originality and genius. Did you know the tale begins in a feverish pursuit in the Arctic? Read it. You owe it to yourself.
This is the original. Should be required reading for any horror or literary reader.
Absolutely loved this book. My favorite classic.
Everyone has to read this one during school, now go back and read it as an adult!
Classic must read
One of my favorite classics. I can really connect with the monster and feel like this book can span generations.
Interesting to go back and read after everyone already knows the story. It was still very entertaining