Frankenstein - Mary Shelley

Frankenstein

By Mary Shelley

  • Release Date: 1817-12-31
  • Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Score: 4
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From 862 Ratings

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

  • Epic Book but Hated the Characters

    4
    By Elk_Moose
    I 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 them
  • The face of the Romantic Era

    1
    By Alondra Wang
    This 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

    5
    By Sofa 121
    Man 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

    5
    By MovieLover92
    Straight fire.
  • 4/5

    4
    By dbpr21
    “Return as those who know not what it is to turn their backs on their foe.”
  • A 10/10 must read

    5
    By Marlon fuller
    Incredible edition. Full of riveting dialogue and emotional storytelling. Encompassed in the context of one of the greatest science fiction horrors ever conceived.
  • Think

    5
    By 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 wrongs
  • Great

    5
    By deghyfuse
    A perfect classic
  • Wrong genre

    1
    By justleavemalone
    This is science fiction, It does not belong in the free nonfiction genre
  • 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.

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