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FRANKENSTIEN
The Original Science Fiction Masterpiece by Mary Shelley
Step into the haunting world of Frankenstein, the groundbreaking novel by British author Mary Shelley that forever changed the landscape of horror and science fiction. First published in 1818, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus tells the chilling tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but obsessive scientist who dares to defy nature by creating life itself. His monstrous creation—larger, stronger, and more intelligent than any human—soon spirals out of control, leading to devastating consequences.
Often mistaken for the monster, Frankenstein is actually the name of the man behind the experiment. This gothic classic explores deep themes of ambition, isolation, and the dangers of unchecked scientific advancement, serving as a stark warning about mankind’s reach exceeding its grasp during the dawn of the Industrial Revolution.
A masterful blend of Romanticism and early science fiction, Frankenstein is widely regarded as the first true sci-fi novel and remains a cornerstone of literature. Its influence can be seen in countless books, films, and adaptations, earning it a permanent place in popular culture.
Frankenstein book, Mary Shelley, horror classic, science fiction novel, gothic literature, monster story, timeless classic, Victor Frankenstein, original Frankenstein, literature masterpiece.
Step into the haunting world of Frankenstein, the groundbreaking novel by British author Mary Shelley that forever changed the landscape of horror and science fiction. First published in 1818, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus tells the chilling tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but obsessive scientist who dares to defy nature by creating life itself. His monstrous creation—larger, stronger, and more intelligent than any human—soon spirals out of control, leading to devastating consequences.
Often mistaken for the monster, Frankenstein is actually the name of the man behind the experiment. This gothic classic explores deep themes of ambition, isolation, and the dangers of unchecked scientific advancement, serving as a stark warning about mankind’s reach exceeding its grasp during the dawn of the Industrial Revolution.
A masterful blend of Romanticism and early science fiction, Frankenstein is widely regarded as the first true sci-fi novel and remains a cornerstone of literature. Its influence can be seen in countless books, films, and adaptations, earning it a permanent place in popular culture.
Frankenstein book, Mary Shelley, horror classic, science fiction novel, gothic literature, monster story, timeless classic, Victor Frankenstein, original Frankenstein, literature masterpiece.
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Published May 5, 2025
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March 10, 2026I didn't know the Frankenstein lore before this omg, he just needed a companion fr 😔
No star rating because I rate based on enjoyment and this isn't the type of book I would rate based on that...
No star rating because I rate based on enjoyment and this isn't the type of book I would rate based on that...
December 30, 2025
victor was annoying
February 6, 2026
3.5, the formatting of my copy was the largest hurdle in reading it tbh. Victor was not my favorite character, and spending most of the book in his head space was rough; pair that with the writing being 200 years old it kept me wading through this book for over a month, which I did not appreciate. All that being said, I did find myself liking the chapters detailing the monster's existence and subsequent haunting of the remainder of Victor's life. Would i read it again? probably not lmao. But Ive highlighted a fair amount of lines in my copy for later discussion if a need arose.
October 9, 2025
Took me way too long to finish this book but wanted to reread the this for the themes of hubris, science and nature. Frankenstein is just a bad dad and his monster isn’t a monster until he abandons him. I enjoyed the theme of human hubris and justice. Threw me back to my sixth form English class.
February 5, 2026
What then makes us worthy of life? Is it bestowed willingly? Is it the act of creation - of which we are relieved or deprived of participation? A life given by someone also already possessing life - and in Victor’s case, someone devoid of life by way of mental torment and in a confluence of greed, pride, and power as life itself, creates that which reflects and exaggerates his mental torment further. In resistance of himself, he abandons his creature and responsibility to bestow life upon it.
Or rather is it interaction with that which has already been ascribed life? Such as the case of the cottagers - who in simple existence with each other provide a performance of humanity for the creature which supplements the abandon of the creator (who labored in solitude) and in their co-creation (collective laboring) of their own lives imbue life and the desire for love in the creature. This is much less an action and more an experience in which we are also devoid of choice - we merely participate and later apply meaning to such interaction. A retrospective life. Do we observe or participate - both breeding retrospection. In observation we are already cast aside and in participation begins a symbiosis or a rejection back to isolation.
And in the end, the abandon of others results in the abandon of ourselves: Victor losing all who he loves, reaps the consequence of (self) abandonment imprisoning himself in perpetual mental and physical torment attempting to escape the creature and later in endless search of the creature. And yet, the creature, in his determination to live as a product of abandonment finds himself bound forever to Victor’s escape or hunt. No attempt at abandon saves Victor from his attachment to the creature. As a reflection of himself, he is bound forever to the creature and bound to himself.
Or rather is it interaction with that which has already been ascribed life? Such as the case of the cottagers - who in simple existence with each other provide a performance of humanity for the creature which supplements the abandon of the creator (who labored in solitude) and in their co-creation (collective laboring) of their own lives imbue life and the desire for love in the creature. This is much less an action and more an experience in which we are also devoid of choice - we merely participate and later apply meaning to such interaction. A retrospective life. Do we observe or participate - both breeding retrospection. In observation we are already cast aside and in participation begins a symbiosis or a rejection back to isolation.
And in the end, the abandon of others results in the abandon of ourselves: Victor losing all who he loves, reaps the consequence of (self) abandonment imprisoning himself in perpetual mental and physical torment attempting to escape the creature and later in endless search of the creature. And yet, the creature, in his determination to live as a product of abandonment finds himself bound forever to Victor’s escape or hunt. No attempt at abandon saves Victor from his attachment to the creature. As a reflection of himself, he is bound forever to the creature and bound to himself.
October 15, 2025
This was proof I got stupider because I lowk struggled with it even though I read it in college and remember enjoying…. But it was fine like I get why it’s a classic and I thought about the themes so there’s that
December 20, 2025
I love a classic that reads well and remains relevant even after a couple of hundred years have passed since it was first written 🤯
January 24, 2026
After watching the new movie adaptation I was inspired to finally read the classic. I know I didn't go in the precived best order (movie first than book) but I loved this classic. I think everyone should ready it.
May 19, 2026
Så himla fin bok, bra att ha som en av ens första klassikers att läsa
April 10, 2026
Didnt love it, didnt hate it. Nice flowery prose and so very different from the movies
December 6, 2025
well written,sad story but too much endless harping on about Victor's mental torment...got that from day one when monster was created. Poor Elizabeth had a pathetic life too. Could have gotten through the story much quicker. It was insinuated the tale was written overnight at a ghost story weekend? 🤔
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February 11, 2026
To think Shelly wrote this book for a competition 😭
And that too at the age of 18 😵
Frankenstein is not about a monster
It’s about creator who refuse accountability ….
The worst fate is not be hated
It is to be unclaimed …..
And that too at the age of 18 😵
Frankenstein is not about a monster
It’s about creator who refuse accountability ….
The worst fate is not be hated
It is to be unclaimed …..
July 26, 2025
Holy yap
April 25, 2026
What makes one monstrous? Who is truly the more terrifying creature? The being who appears ugly to the eye, yet is born innocent and capable of love, but after endless rejection, cruelty, and isolation by society is driven toward violence and murder? Or the one who is handsome, intelligent, educated, and admired, yet uses his brilliant mind to create life beyond human understanding, only to abandon it, name it a monster, and leave it to suffer alone? This question has endured for centuries since Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, first published in 1818. She created a timeless reflection on power, responsibility, loneliness, and the dangerous pride of human beings. The novel is not frightening because of blood or darkness, but because it reveals what humans can become when they attempt to control forces they neither fully understand nor respect.
Often regarded as one of the greatest works of Gothic literature, *Frankenstein* is, in my view, not a terrifying novel but a deeply tragic one. At its heart, it is a story of abandonment. It shows how loneliness can deform the soul more cruelly than any physical ugliness ever could.
This tragedy is most clearly seen through the character of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist deeply obsessed with natural philosophy and the mystery of life itself. He is ambitious, gifted, and entirely consumed by the desire to conquer death and restore life where it has been lost. Perhaps he aims to benefit mankind, or perhaps he seeks the power and authority of a god. Mary Shelley deliberately leaves this question unanswered. In pursuing his dangerous ambition, Victor neglects love, friendship, peace, and even his own humanity. He collects body parts from graves and other dark places, then uses science to assemble and animate a living being from the dead.
Yet Victor’s greatest failure is not the act of creation itself. The true tragedy begins when he regards his own achievement with horror and disgust. The moment he gives life, he also gives rejection. Rather than guiding his creation, educating it, or showing it compassion, he abandons it entirely. In that single act, Victor reveals a moral failure greater than any deformity of the being he calls a monster.
The creature, often assumed to be evil from birth, is in reality sensitive, intelligent, and deeply in need of love and acceptance. It learns language, observes kindness, and longs for companionship. Yet wherever it goes, it is judged solely by its appearance. Doors are closed to it, and hearts are closed as well. It is hated before it has committed any wrong. Gradually, suffering turns into anger, and anger into revenge. Shelley powerfully suggests that the very monster society fears is often the one society itself creates.
For this reason, the novel remains powerful even today. Every story about artificial intelligence, unchecked science, or creators losing control of their inventions owes something to Mary Shelley. She asked a question that modern society still struggles to answer: Just because humans can create something, does it mean they should?
What I admired most about the novel is that Shelley allows the creature to speak for itself. Through its voice, readers feel its suffering and understand its descent. Meanwhile, Victor often appears proud, selfish, and blind to his own guilt. He condemns the monster, yet refuses to see the monster within himself.
In the end, Frankenstein asks one of literature’s deepest questions: Is evil born, or is it made? The novel suggests that monstrosity is not found in the face, but in the failure to love, the refusal to take responsibility, and the arrogance of those who create suffering and then deny their part in it. That is why Frankenstein is not merely a horror novel. It is a mirror held before humanity, forcing readers to confront the darkness created not by monsters, but by mankind itself.
Often regarded as one of the greatest works of Gothic literature, *Frankenstein* is, in my view, not a terrifying novel but a deeply tragic one. At its heart, it is a story of abandonment. It shows how loneliness can deform the soul more cruelly than any physical ugliness ever could.
This tragedy is most clearly seen through the character of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist deeply obsessed with natural philosophy and the mystery of life itself. He is ambitious, gifted, and entirely consumed by the desire to conquer death and restore life where it has been lost. Perhaps he aims to benefit mankind, or perhaps he seeks the power and authority of a god. Mary Shelley deliberately leaves this question unanswered. In pursuing his dangerous ambition, Victor neglects love, friendship, peace, and even his own humanity. He collects body parts from graves and other dark places, then uses science to assemble and animate a living being from the dead.
Yet Victor’s greatest failure is not the act of creation itself. The true tragedy begins when he regards his own achievement with horror and disgust. The moment he gives life, he also gives rejection. Rather than guiding his creation, educating it, or showing it compassion, he abandons it entirely. In that single act, Victor reveals a moral failure greater than any deformity of the being he calls a monster.
The creature, often assumed to be evil from birth, is in reality sensitive, intelligent, and deeply in need of love and acceptance. It learns language, observes kindness, and longs for companionship. Yet wherever it goes, it is judged solely by its appearance. Doors are closed to it, and hearts are closed as well. It is hated before it has committed any wrong. Gradually, suffering turns into anger, and anger into revenge. Shelley powerfully suggests that the very monster society fears is often the one society itself creates.
For this reason, the novel remains powerful even today. Every story about artificial intelligence, unchecked science, or creators losing control of their inventions owes something to Mary Shelley. She asked a question that modern society still struggles to answer: Just because humans can create something, does it mean they should?
What I admired most about the novel is that Shelley allows the creature to speak for itself. Through its voice, readers feel its suffering and understand its descent. Meanwhile, Victor often appears proud, selfish, and blind to his own guilt. He condemns the monster, yet refuses to see the monster within himself.
In the end, Frankenstein asks one of literature’s deepest questions: Is evil born, or is it made? The novel suggests that monstrosity is not found in the face, but in the failure to love, the refusal to take responsibility, and the arrogance of those who create suffering and then deny their part in it. That is why Frankenstein is not merely a horror novel. It is a mirror held before humanity, forcing readers to confront the darkness created not by monsters, but by mankind itself.
May 5, 2026
🧌 “¡Creador insensible y cruel! Me diste sentimientos y pasiones, y luego me arrojaste al mundo como objeto de horror y desprecio. Solo a ti puedo dirigir mis súplicas, y en ti he depositado toda esperanza de justicia, después de haberla buscado en vano entre los hombres.”
🫣 Confieso que no había leído este clásico a pesar de lo famoso que es y de sus muchas ediciones, por tal motivo tenía otro concepto de quien era esta famosa criatura, así como de su personalidad y su apariencia, todo influenciado por las películas o dibujos donde se hacía referencia a él, después de leer este libro me doy cuenta de lo equivocada que estaba.
🤓 Leer Frankenstein ha sido toda una experiencia para mí, reconozco que al principio la lectura me ha parecido un poco lenta y esto fue debido a la primera narración que era a modo de cartas de Robert Walton a su hermana. Ya una vez pasando esa parte todo cambio ya que tendremos como siguientes narradores a Víctor Frankenstein y a la “criatura”, esto hizo que para mí todo fuera más fluida e interesante.
🥲 La historia en general siento que nos habla mucho acerca de la ambición como de sus consecuencias, también sobre la soledad, el egoísmo, el rechazo, la aceptación y del lado oscuro que puede tener el ser humano, esto para mi hizo que la historia fuera bastante trágica y estremecedora.
🧌 Y después de leer por fin a estos protagonistas tan famosos puedo decir que mi personaje favorito ha sido la “Criatura” ya que el solo buscaba ser aceptado y querido, sin embargo, el rechazado hasta por su propio creador le causo un terrible dolor.
🤔 Y es aquí cuando me pongo a reflexionar quien era el verdadero monstruo de esta historia, porque a mi parecer la criatura no lo era.
🫣 Confieso que no había leído este clásico a pesar de lo famoso que es y de sus muchas ediciones, por tal motivo tenía otro concepto de quien era esta famosa criatura, así como de su personalidad y su apariencia, todo influenciado por las películas o dibujos donde se hacía referencia a él, después de leer este libro me doy cuenta de lo equivocada que estaba.
🤓 Leer Frankenstein ha sido toda una experiencia para mí, reconozco que al principio la lectura me ha parecido un poco lenta y esto fue debido a la primera narración que era a modo de cartas de Robert Walton a su hermana. Ya una vez pasando esa parte todo cambio ya que tendremos como siguientes narradores a Víctor Frankenstein y a la “criatura”, esto hizo que para mí todo fuera más fluida e interesante.
🥲 La historia en general siento que nos habla mucho acerca de la ambición como de sus consecuencias, también sobre la soledad, el egoísmo, el rechazo, la aceptación y del lado oscuro que puede tener el ser humano, esto para mi hizo que la historia fuera bastante trágica y estremecedora.
🧌 Y después de leer por fin a estos protagonistas tan famosos puedo decir que mi personaje favorito ha sido la “Criatura” ya que el solo buscaba ser aceptado y querido, sin embargo, el rechazado hasta por su propio creador le causo un terrible dolor.
🤔 Y es aquí cuando me pongo a reflexionar quien era el verdadero monstruo de esta historia, porque a mi parecer la criatura no lo era.
November 15, 2025
After the release of the new Frankenstien movie about a month ago and the mixed reactions I'd seen online, I figured that I should give this classic a try. I went into the story with high expectations, and they were definitely met. What originally seemed like a "monster story" turned out to be something far deeper, with much more emotion, philosophy, and development than I would typically see in a book with only around 300 pages. It was a fascinating read, that really provoked reflection and debates of nature vs nurture, and I found myself sympathizing with both Victor and the creature at times.
I think that one of the central themes, isolation really stuck with me. The loneliness that both Victor and the Creature experience fuels their poor and often times self destructive decisions throughout the novel. I also though that Shelley shifting narrators was a powerful choice that brought into question the role that perspective plays and how subjective truth is.
I personally really enjoyed this, and I would definitely recommend this to people who enjoy a slower paced book with character depth and philosophy. However, if you are looking for a fast paced, action packed story, this may not be for you.
I think that one of the central themes, isolation really stuck with me. The loneliness that both Victor and the Creature experience fuels their poor and often times self destructive decisions throughout the novel. I also though that Shelley shifting narrators was a powerful choice that brought into question the role that perspective plays and how subjective truth is.
I personally really enjoyed this, and I would definitely recommend this to people who enjoy a slower paced book with character depth and philosophy. However, if you are looking for a fast paced, action packed story, this may not be for you.
May 18, 2026
Tengo que admitir que este es un libro que, hasta cierta parte, me convenció, pero hubo un momento en el que realmente me hizo estancarme, sobre todo con respecto a los sentimientos de Víctor. Para ser el protagonista, me parece un personaje muy aburrido. Sentí su angustia, su preocupación y su culpa, pero también percibí su hipocresía con respecto a su creación.
Me sentí mucho más hechizada por la narración de la criatura que por la del propio protagonista. Víctor se presenta como un hombre de gran sensibilidad por la vida, pero, sinceramente, me parece alguien que a toda costa quiere eludir su responsabilidad, culpando de todo a su creación.
Sé que traté de sentir empatía por él, pero realmente no tuvo la apertura mental suficiente para afrontar sus propias culpas.
El libro es bueno; la pluma de la autora es hermosa. Incluso puedo percibir cierto masoquismo al describir las emociones… o quizás así eran las personas de la época. Personalmente, me siento más satisfecha con la versión de Guillermo del Toro.
Me sentí mucho más hechizada por la narración de la criatura que por la del propio protagonista. Víctor se presenta como un hombre de gran sensibilidad por la vida, pero, sinceramente, me parece alguien que a toda costa quiere eludir su responsabilidad, culpando de todo a su creación.
Sé que traté de sentir empatía por él, pero realmente no tuvo la apertura mental suficiente para afrontar sus propias culpas.
El libro es bueno; la pluma de la autora es hermosa. Incluso puedo percibir cierto masoquismo al describir las emociones… o quizás así eran las personas de la época. Personalmente, me siento más satisfecha con la versión de Guillermo del Toro.
October 31, 2025
The perfect way to end my October reads… and I honestly can’t believe I waited until I was 40 to finally read this classic.
This story is so much more than a tale of horror…it’s a haunting reflection on loneliness, isolation, and the desperate lengths one will go to be understood. It makes you question who the real monster truly is: the creature who longs for love and acceptance, or the man who created him and abandoned him out of fear.
Things I loved:
-The writing….how it begins with letters and unfolds into Frankenstein’s confession, creating this layered, intimate storytelling style.
-The creature’s voice..his chapters were my favorite. His pain, longing, and search for belonging broke my heart.
-The themes of grief and madness..how loss and guilt can completely consume a person until they become unrecognizable.
Mary Shelley truly crafted a masterpiece that is both terrifying and tragically human.
This story is so much more than a tale of horror…it’s a haunting reflection on loneliness, isolation, and the desperate lengths one will go to be understood. It makes you question who the real monster truly is: the creature who longs for love and acceptance, or the man who created him and abandoned him out of fear.
Things I loved:
-The writing….how it begins with letters and unfolds into Frankenstein’s confession, creating this layered, intimate storytelling style.
-The creature’s voice..his chapters were my favorite. His pain, longing, and search for belonging broke my heart.
-The themes of grief and madness..how loss and guilt can completely consume a person until they become unrecognizable.
Mary Shelley truly crafted a masterpiece that is both terrifying and tragically human.
November 15, 2025
I’m not a huge classics person unless it’s classic horror tbh. And as someone who loves horror, why I haven’t read this until now idk. I have had it on my shelf for forever.
Victor and the Creature are so morally gray. You feel for them, but also get frustrated by their choices. It’s dark, emotional, and full of loneliness, obsession, and heartbreak. Victor’s obsession and fear make him as flawed as the Creature he abandons, and the Creature’s anger and revenge are heartbreaking but also understandable Shelley digs into what it means to be responsible for your actions, the pain of isolation, and the consequences of playing with forces beyond your control. Even after 200+ years, it still makes you think, feel, and question who’s really the “monster.”
Victor and the Creature are so morally gray. You feel for them, but also get frustrated by their choices. It’s dark, emotional, and full of loneliness, obsession, and heartbreak. Victor’s obsession and fear make him as flawed as the Creature he abandons, and the Creature’s anger and revenge are heartbreaking but also understandable Shelley digs into what it means to be responsible for your actions, the pain of isolation, and the consequences of playing with forces beyond your control. Even after 200+ years, it still makes you think, feel, and question who’s really the “monster.”
February 6, 2026
I knew going into this it might have a tough read, most older books like this can with the older English style of writing. It's very descriptive, which most of the time I adored but there was times it felt pretty dull. That's my only con.
But honestly I loved this so much. I loved that we got the point of view of both Victor and the monster, or the daemon as Victor calls him. It was beautifully tragic to see his innocent wonder at the beauty of the world and the lives of his cottagers be destroyed by the innate cruelty of man. Victor can fuck off really, he creates this creature then just bails on him and can't understand why he'd be upset.
Anyway, I will forever be calling anyone I don't like a wretch.
But honestly I loved this so much. I loved that we got the point of view of both Victor and the monster, or the daemon as Victor calls him. It was beautifully tragic to see his innocent wonder at the beauty of the world and the lives of his cottagers be destroyed by the innate cruelty of man. Victor can fuck off really, he creates this creature then just bails on him and can't understand why he'd be upset.
Anyway, I will forever be calling anyone I don't like a wretch.
April 21, 2026
Frankenstein really surprised me because it wasn’t what I expected at all. I thought it would just be a horror story, but it’s actually a lot deeper and focuses on responsibility, isolation, and the consequences of creating something you can’t control. I especially found the creature interesting because he’s not just a “monster” — he’s emotional, intelligent, and shaped by how people treat him. At the same time, I’ll be honest, some parts were hard to get through because of the older, formal language, and I found myself getting bored during certain sections. But overall, the message and themes made it worth it, especially when thinking about how it connects to modern issues like technology and ethics.
November 23, 2025
I was required to read this book years ago in high school and not only did i not read it in its entirety, but i thought it was boring and difficult to understand. now that my frontal lobe has developed i picked this up again, and i couldn’t be more glad that i did! this book’s themes of grief and loneliness were woven beautifully throughout the story and made me feel deeply for the characters (especially the monster). the writing is beautiful and how the author describes nature in certain scenes made me feel like i was present in the book. i still can’t believe how much i enjoyed this book and i honestly don’t know how im gonna move on from this!!
February 16, 2026
Relieved to be finished, yet I’d still recommend this Gothic classic.
The 200-year-old "aristocratic" English was my biggest hurdle. As someone who usually DNFs classics, this was a personal struggle rather than a flaw in the writing.
Despite being a sci-fi pioneer, it lacks technical details. Still, Shelley’s concept is impressive for its time.
The pace is excellent, and the Creature’s psychological development feels earned and justified.
It’s worth reading to understand the "Frankenstein" metaphor used today.
Verdict: A tedious read due to the "posh" English, but worth it for the plot and historical significance. Use an audiobook if you find the prose difficult!
The 200-year-old "aristocratic" English was my biggest hurdle. As someone who usually DNFs classics, this was a personal struggle rather than a flaw in the writing.
Despite being a sci-fi pioneer, it lacks technical details. Still, Shelley’s concept is impressive for its time.
The pace is excellent, and the Creature’s psychological development feels earned and justified.
It’s worth reading to understand the "Frankenstein" metaphor used today.
Verdict: A tedious read due to the "posh" English, but worth it for the plot and historical significance. Use an audiobook if you find the prose difficult!
October 10, 2025
Disclaimer: If you biggest struggle in life is not within yourself than this book probably is not for you.
The book Where all the darkest parts of me got to spend time in the light. Dauntingly beautiful. This book will never be casual to me. The amount this book has resonated with me will forever haunt me. The characters - mary Shelley - The history. It's easy to understand why this book is still around today. Hands down my favorite classic to date And firmly on my top ten Favorite books List
The book Where all the darkest parts of me got to spend time in the light. Dauntingly beautiful. This book will never be casual to me. The amount this book has resonated with me will forever haunt me. The characters - mary Shelley - The history. It's easy to understand why this book is still around today. Hands down my favorite classic to date And firmly on my top ten Favorite books List
October 15, 2025
It was completely different from anything I had in mind about Frankenstein (for instance, I’d never have guessed that the story takes place in Geneva and the Alps). Mary Shelley is a great author, for sure. The way she made me connect with the monster and feel its pain at being loathsome and alone was remarkable. After finishing it, I thought of the movie Nymphomaniac by Lars von Trier. In a way, the film relates to Frankenstein by depicting a horrifying story told by someone in a moribund state — though in this case, the monster and the creator are united in the same body.
December 30, 2025
Good: The creature unveils how morality is based on aesthetics and that a person spurned by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.
Bad: Frankenstein, despite his supposed genius, makes a bunch of really dumb decisions in going against the creature that led to the deaths of Henry, Elizabeth, and by association his father.
Why would he swing at this super human? Why would he admit his plan to kill him instead of fooling him into a disadvantageous position to ultimately kill him?
Also, Frankenstein has no spine. He’s a real whiner.
Bad: Frankenstein, despite his supposed genius, makes a bunch of really dumb decisions in going against the creature that led to the deaths of Henry, Elizabeth, and by association his father.
Why would he swing at this super human? Why would he admit his plan to kill him instead of fooling him into a disadvantageous position to ultimately kill him?
Also, Frankenstein has no spine. He’s a real whiner.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 3, 2026
Victor asks the question is it possible to create a human being ?? And like bro yes, obviously, it happens all the fucking time
The only thing victor did that i actually consider irredeemable was him saying “In other studies you go as far as others have gone before you, and there is nothing more to know; but in a scientific pursuit there is continual food for discovery and wonder” like whyd he have to piss me off that early in the book.
But seriously this is a classic for a reason. That poor creature.
The only thing victor did that i actually consider irredeemable was him saying “In other studies you go as far as others have gone before you, and there is nothing more to know; but in a scientific pursuit there is continual food for discovery and wonder” like whyd he have to piss me off that early in the book.
But seriously this is a classic for a reason. That poor creature.
August 29, 2025
Absolutely brilliant novel and definitely a great classic. I love the way the story was written and how it continually makes you think about who is the 'real villain' of the story. It is quite a sad novel which was unexpected.
4⭐️ from me as I found it quite difficult to read in the beginning due to the 'rambling' of the first character (it is due to the period of writing though so I guess not rambling!).
4⭐️ from me as I found it quite difficult to read in the beginning due to the 'rambling' of the first character (it is due to the period of writing though so I guess not rambling!).
November 21, 2025
“How dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge”
I believe that quote is a perfect lesson this book demonstrates. The more and more the monster and Victor learn, the worse and worse things appear to get.
I loved this book because it gave so much to take out of it. There are so many lessons, concepts, and emotions to take away from this one singular book. I love a book like that. While at first it was hard to understand, it became easier to read and I fell in love with it.
I believe that quote is a perfect lesson this book demonstrates. The more and more the monster and Victor learn, the worse and worse things appear to get.
I loved this book because it gave so much to take out of it. There are so many lessons, concepts, and emotions to take away from this one singular book. I love a book like that. While at first it was hard to understand, it became easier to read and I fell in love with it.
February 9, 2026
I read it in class i really liked it. The display of how childhood abandonment can really affect you and how all you want in life is a companion to live through life with you really resonated with me. Victor is a man child. He is to blame for everything that went wrong in his life but he plays the victim. The creature wanted ONE thing then he would leave forever and Victor ruined it. Words cannot express how much I HATE that man.
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