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October 2018 - Frankenstein: Prodigal Son
By Sarah · 5 posts · 28 views
By Sarah · 5 posts · 28 views
last updated Nov 01, 2018 08:22AM
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Original. Unique. A story within a story within a story and one of the first books that genuinely achieved to make me turn pages without a second thought or getting me tired of reading. They say that happens when you have a good book in front of you, so it may very well be one of the best ones I have read.
It is raw in its straight-forwardness, hilarious in its characters, comically witty in its story-telling and a story to recommend to hopeless romantics.
I loved Goldman's approach to the story ...more
It is raw in its straight-forwardness, hilarious in its characters, comically witty in its story-telling and a story to recommend to hopeless romantics.
I loved Goldman's approach to the story ...more
What an odd book. Quite honestly, it read like the first draft of a novel with the authors notes still included. Unsatisfactory reading.
Very goofy, funny book!
And the characters are so loveable -- Westley, Buttercup, Inigo, and Fezzik.
Theyre all so goofy and sort of dim-witted, but at the same time manage to make miracles happen and thwart them enemies at every turn. This book really did have everything. I enjoyed the Buttercup's Baby chapter at the end-- we get to see a slice of an adorable little life for the four of them, without imminent danger upsetting their peace (until Buttercup's near-fatal birthing experience). The con ...more
And the characters are so loveable -- Westley, Buttercup, Inigo, and Fezzik.
Theyre all so goofy and sort of dim-witted, but at the same time manage to make miracles happen and thwart them enemies at every turn. This book really did have everything. I enjoyed the Buttercup's Baby chapter at the end-- we get to see a slice of an adorable little life for the four of them, without imminent danger upsetting their peace (until Buttercup's near-fatal birthing experience). The con ...more
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