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Man, does it go ON. I think this would have made a phenomenal short story or novella. It's not exactly a long book as it is, but there is so much that feels like filler. The intricate descriptions of the natural world, while obviously intentional devices to contrast with the horror of the unnatural monster, are too frequent and overwrought, imho. Ditto on Frankenstein's feelings - his various illnesses, reveries, and despairing moods. Again, I'm sure it is intentional to loop the reader into the
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If you've never read this classic, you should. Pop culture has changed the concept so dramatically, and while the story definitely has plot flaws, the themes and messages are so timeless and crucially important. Love it!
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Originally published at Jayne's Books.
I quite enjoyed it. I think that this book should serve as a cautionary tale about creating something that can get beyond our control and that man's selfishness often creates things that makes us feel as though we are god-like. ...more
I quite enjoyed it. I think that this book should serve as a cautionary tale about creating something that can get beyond our control and that man's selfishness often creates things that makes us feel as though we are god-like. ...more
Mar 09, 2014
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