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I was bound to like this book, really. I’ve always been engaged with concerns of scientific overreach and the dark side of ambition. That said, I don’t usually like a book with such a clear message to convey. But Shelley did a fine job making this into a real page-turner. It’s not that the outcome is such a mystery, I suppose. But it’s well written, and the arcs of the characters themselves are enough to propel it forward. There are some dry spots with a bit more exposition than necessary (Frank
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Opening lines:
TO Mrs. Saville, England
You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings.
Quotations:
So much has been done, exclaimed the soul of Frankenstein— more, far more, will I achieve; treading in the steps already marked, I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation.
I was like the Arabian wh ...more
Opening lines:
TO Mrs. Saville, England
You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings.
Quotations:
So much has been done, exclaimed the soul of Frankenstein— more, far more, will I achieve; treading in the steps already marked, I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation.
I was like the Arabian wh ...more
*Edit: Writing this here as a reminder for myself. Read this book before the year 2014 is over, preferably within the the next few months (July 31/14)
I've read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: Novelization but not the real book, which I've had on my shelves for years and keep on meaning to get too. ...more
I've read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: Novelization but not the real book, which I've had on my shelves for years and keep on meaning to get too. ...more
Not sure how I felt about this book. I think it is interesting that Mary Shelley was 19 when she wrote the book. My biggest issue is why Frankenstein did not kill the monster after he created it. I guess there would not have been a book. Also had a problem with the monster's self taught learning.
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Apr 02, 2014
Susannah
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it was ok
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I've read at least two novels based on Mary Shelley's creation of the Frankenstein story. Who knew that they would be better than the novel itself? Although the audiobook was very well performed, the book itself was a disappointment. Is the reader actually supposed to be sympathetic to Victor? When he spends all of his time calling his creation a demon and shunning it? The dude made his own bed! With that said, however, kudos to Mary Shelley for making Victor Frankenstein a consistent character.
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Unlike any Frankenstein story I have ever heard. This may be a classic, but I just didn't enjoy the story. It was far too slow in too many places. Sometimes exciting but mostly I found my mind wondering while listening to this.
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If Hollywood would ever match the book--it would be an awesome movie!
Apr 05, 2011
Pamela
marked it as to-read
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Jun 23, 2012
Christal
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Jaci McCon
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really liked it
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