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Frankenstein: The 1818 Text

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley,

Charlotte Gordon (Introduction)

Start date: February 17, 2023

Finish date: March 17, 2023

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Jun 29, 2018 Ria rated it really liked it

Shelves: movie-adaptation, 4stars

I finally decided to buy a physical copy of this book.i may reread it because it's been years since i first read it but i don't know.if i'm ever in the mood, i'll check it out.
from what i remember, it's an excellent book but yeah it's a bit overhyped. i feel like watching Frankenstein movies is more fun than reading it ...more

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Apr 04, 2018 Lena rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: science-fiction, horror, classic, 5-star-baby, audio

A classic that lives up to all expectations.

I’m going to need a physical copy of this for a reread.

The audio had three actors, all well spoken, who delivered emotional performances. ...more

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Nov 28, 2023 ᛚᚨᚱᚲᚨ × ᚠᛖᚾᚱᛁᚱ (Semi hiatus) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction

[...]the fallen angel becomes a malignant devil. Yet even that enemy of God and man had friends and associates in his desolation; I am alone.

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Dec 29, 2017 RM(Alwaysdaddygirl) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Reread

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Jun 04, 2022 Jane rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Frankenstein is a classic for a good reason. This book hooks you from the first. Walton's part before we even meet Victor Frankenstein is the perfect description of obsession.
Of course, Victor Frankenstein's entrance paints the complete image of a man obsessed with an idea. He achieves his intentions but lives to regret it.
I feel sympathy for him but also for the created creature who did not ask for life to be granted to him.
I have read this book many times both the original 1818 version and ...more

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Nov 02, 2021 Trista Stone rated it it was amazing

Full offense, Victor Frankenstein is a coward. If *I* created an 8ft tall undead being with long black hair and is frequently referred to as "beautiful" and "proportionally large" that was sensitive and curious, I would simply kiss him. Victor is a whiny twink and we do not stan. ...more

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