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Frankenstein: The 1818 Text
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I wish i would have read this years ago. Mary Shelley writes in what might be considered poetic narrative. If that's not a recognized genre, maybe it should be.

Frankenstein sets out to create humanity but quickly learns of his immense mistake. Suffering through the death of those which he is close, loneliness, and utter despair are all part of his fateful end.

A few questions to consider:
What occurs when man attempts to promote self above God?
Can anyone truly understand the pain of loneliness?
Wha
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OH FFS VICTOR SHUT YOUR WHINY EMO WOECAKE PIE HOLE. God, what an utter bore.

By the time I was halfway through the book, I didn't give a shit about any of them and was ready to set fire to all the things out of sheer boredom.

No, I did not enjoy the book at all.
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