Frankenstein

by Nick Pierce (Adapter), Nick Pierce (Retelling)

This classic horror story is presented as an exciting, fast-paced graphic novel that remains faithful to Mary Shelley's original text.
 
Victor Frankenstein, a gifted medical student, has discovered the secret of bringing dead matter to life. Gathering materials from graveyards and slaughterhouses, he creates a giant of superhuman strength. But he is horrified by what he has done, and runs away. How will the creature react to being left alone in the world by his creator? Specially commissioned full-color artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasize and enhance the retelling. Informative, fascinating end matter includes a biography of the author, Mary Shelley, and a history of adaptations of the classic novel in different mediums.

64 pages, Hardcover

Published February 23, 2021

Reviews

[Tori · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. Very entertaining, the dialogue is hilarious when it is de-Victorian-ified.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun quick read for Frankenstein fans! Fun comic book adaptation. Easy fast read

[Dave Gibbons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mary Shelley's classic, retold by Nick Pierce using Isobel Lundie's graphic illustrations is another sterling effort at making a 200 year old story vital in the modern day.

Long enough to be broken into short chunks to retain enthusiasm over a week of Guided Reading, this is well suited to children in UKS2. With themes of love, betrayal, isolation, mistrust, kindness and revenge, there is plenty to be dissected from the story, and opportunities for role play scenarios to investigate those themes.
The pages have a rather maladious green tinge, which lends itself perfectly to the emotions of Victor Frankenstein, his monster and many others; all characters often seem to stare directly at the reader in a rather hypnotic factor which should maintain attention in the classroom. Discussions can also include the effect that environment, location and weather has on the story.
Perhaps the greatest talking point can be the modern day lack of control we have over many of life's greatest inventions: medicine, technology, science, the internet; all created, all somewhat lumbering out of control in some dark corners of society like our poor, vengeful green-tinted monster.

[Jesse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frankenstein captures a theme that has been told in many forms across literature and film — but here it’s presented in a different light. What it made me reflect on most was intention and awareness. Victor Frankenstein wants to create something godlike, but without the human element; he has a deep longing but takes no responsibility. It's comparable to the story of Icarus — flying too high without seeking balance, ultimately leading to his fall.

I really enjoyed this edition. The illustrations are great, and the graphic novel format made the story much easier to digest. I probably appreciated and enjoyed the narrative more this way than if I had struggled through a two-hundred-year-old novel.

[Ellie Lofthouse · Rating 3 out of 5]

✨️3 stars✨️
it was fun and I can understand from a child's perspective how easy to understand and learn the story this would be. Want to read the original now that I have a good understanding of the book. Also illustrations were adorable!

[Whitney Weinberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read and cute illustrations.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really nice illustrations and a good way to immerse yourself in the story without it taking hours to read

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this quick comic adaption.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

enough Frankenstrein for me

[Reesha (For the love of Classics) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute illustrations. It’s been a while since I read the original Frankenstein but this was a quick recap of the story.

[Bella · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adored this graphic adaptation of Frankenstein — so creepy & cosy! Also thought the (very sad) biography of Mary at the end was well done and a nice touch