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This is a classic for a reason! I sometimes read classics with low expectations, thinking "ok, this is going to be verbose and boring." But I could not stop reading this book. I actually snuck this book to work with me so that I could read it when no one was around. It's not a horror story, so if you were expecting that, you'll be disappointed. It is a beautiful story, though, and totally recommended.
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I know people often say that the book is nothing like the movie, but in my defense, I've also never seen the movie. So, with that said, let me add to the chorus and say that the book is nothing like (what I'd imagine) the movie (is like)!
I took a class long ago about science innovations from the early 1800s to the 1950s, and how they affected society/how society looked upon those innovations. The teacher recommended we read Frankenstein if we hadn't before, and was so persuasive about the book t ...more
I took a class long ago about science innovations from the early 1800s to the 1950s, and how they affected society/how society looked upon those innovations. The teacher recommended we read Frankenstein if we hadn't before, and was so persuasive about the book t ...more
A high school english assignment. I enjoyed this one as far as what we had to read that year. It was interesting to get into the original work of art that has inspired movies and other interpretations.
Sep 25, 2007
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I find this book incredibly sad. I read it as part of a pop-culture class in college and it was interesting to see all the ways it's permeated our culture.
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Another gothic tale that turned out to be much differetn than when i expected.
Before i had much education in this era of fiction i guess.
Before i had much education in this era of fiction i guess.
