I was surprised that none of the "Frankenstein" mythology was really present. Frankenstein doesn't create the monster in a laboratory by lightening. It's more implied. In fact, I would venture to say Frankenstein was a dick. He creates this monster but doesn't take responsibility for his actions--even after the monster endeavors to learn life on his own.

The most heinous thing Frankenstein did though was keep silent while Justine was sentenced to death for killing his brother. He was more concerned about his status than her life. I lost what little remaining respect for him. The monster had more respectability than him.

Interesting that it was a story within a story within a story. The best story was the one about the British family who helped the Arabian woman and the son and her became lovers. I wanted to see the ending to that! Of course, the monster ruined it by revealing himself. Bummer.

So, mostly this story was about Frankenstein creating a monster and then whining about for the rest of the story. Meh. Good thing it was a quick read.