Frankenstein

209 pages

English language

Published Feb. 24, 1991 by Bantam Books.

ISBN:
978-0-553-21247-1
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4 stars (274 reviews)

The original story of science gone berserk: one that changed how far our dreams can stretch. Imagine a human created out of corpses. A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator. Who is the monster: this tortured beast, or the man who made him?--Goodreads, LibraryThing.

A monster has been loosed upon the world--super-humanly strong, inhumanly vicious. Its inventor knows he must find and destroy it--halt its career of terror and murder! But as Victor Frankenstein, the mad scientist, pursues his monster through the night, he hears the echo of its fearsome voice: "You are my creator, but I am your master. Obey!--WorldCat.

"Mary Shelley's timeless Gothic novel presents the epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein …

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Frankenstein

4 stars

Cette lecture me laisse un sentiment mitigé. Je suis quelque peu déçu. Je n'ai rien à reprocher à l'écriture et à la forme narrative (épistolaire avec des récits imbriqués). Au contraire même. Ce qui concerne la partie « science-fiction » de l'œuvre est assez courte au final, parce qu'une fois le « monstre » créé, l'œuvre devient un récit quasi classique qui pourrait se résumer à la lutte entre un homme et ses propres démons. Pour ce qui est du récit lui-même, j'ai trouvé qu'il se résume aux lamentations du personnage principal, Frankenstein, et secondairement de sa création (le récit de ce dernier est assez succinct). Frankenstein ne se remet jamais vraiment en question et ne fait que se plaindre de son sort. Je m'excuse pour l'usage de ces expressions (sujettes à polémique), mais certains pourraient y voir de la « victimisation » ou de la « course victimaire ».

reviewed Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Letras universales; 230)

Review of 'Frankenstein' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Mi primera experiencia con un audiolibro y me ha parecido maravilloso. Tanto la modalidad de lectura como la obra en sí. Es increíble como el cine ha llegado a tergiversar de tal forma una novela tan maravillosa, que nos hace sentir y reflexionar a cada paso de la trama.

Mary Shelley tenía un genio sorprendente, tanto para orquestar semejante relato, como para cuestionar aspectos importantes de la ciencia y la ética del momento y que probablemente, se sigan planteando dudas e inquietudes en el presente.

Tiene acaso el científico el derecho de dar vida a un ser por el simple hecho de poder hacerlo, qué responsabilidades le implican con tal decisión. Es acaso su creación merecedora de la vida que le fue otorgada y de las experiencias a qué fue sometido. Quién debe asumir las consecuencias. Creo que hoy es fácil ponerse en el lugar del “monstruo” y cuestionar al …

Review of 'Frankenstein' on 'Storygraph'

2 stars

Mary Shelley really did a commendable job on this book especially considering her age and the society she was placed in. However, this book didn't stant out to me as much as I hoped it would. 

Review of 'Frankenstein' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

This was an amazing book, and the writing was very poetic. The banter between Frankenstein and his monster was awesome. The book was a little slow at first, but quickly picked up. Also, I the monster was very different than I expected; and I sympathized more with him than his creator (even though his crimes were horrific).

Review of 'Frankenstein' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I read this when I was a teen and found it dull and tough to read. Now though, I'm all growed up and my vocabulary has increased to just over 40 words (including, luckily, countenance) I enjoyed this more second time around.

There are two annoying things though with the book. 1. The lack of science, it was like "oh I think I'll make a person, bish, bash, bosh, tadaaaaaaa!!!!!" and then "I don't really like it". 2. Frankenstein is such a pathetic excuse for a man, so much drama each time somebody dies. Was this written by a girl or something?

In conclusion I enjoyed this, the chase and the constant search for revenge made for a gripping read.

Review of 'Frankenstein: Mary Shelley 1831 Edition' on 'Goodreads'

2 stars

Let me just say this, before I get into what might be considered spoilers (but I think they are just basic plot points) that this is not all that good. Shelley dwells on landscapes and ever repeating inner monologues of how bad the narrator (who is changing a few times) feels. They all feel bad. constantly. So bad that they get sick for month. Constantly. It's a drag. Also: Landscapes. Pages and pages of landscapes. Just... you know. Cause.

The Story doesn't start with Franskenstein but with an explorer writing to his sister in England. He is going on an exploring trip with a ship to the north pole. There he meets Frankenstein, who tells him the story of his life (because apparently he has time for that). Now the Narrator is Frankenstein who does what he does (no spoilers so no details, but I think its save to say …

Review of 'Frankenstein' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I think everyone has had some exposure to the general idea of what this book is about. I certainly had, and was not altogether excited by the prospect of reading it. I got a free copy, and decided to dive in anyway. I'm so glad that I did. The story was much deeper than I'd ever thought it was based on the modern re-imaginings that we've probably all seen in various media. The monster was not just some groaning & slow-moving zombie, but rather a thoughtful and tormented being. He not only is able to speak, but can be quite eloquent and persuasive when he is so inclined. Frankenstein himself is similarly not the maniacal mad scientist that he is often portrayed to be.

I would whole-heartedly recommend this book to anyone. I am very glad to have read it, despite my initial hesitance.

Review of 'Frankenstein' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

This truly is a classic tale of social insight, a story of one seeking acceptance and desiring companionship but being rejected and branded a monster. The thing that I liked most about this book is the fact that it’s divided into two accounts, designed to view both sides of the story. The first part of the book ‘Frankenstein’ tells the story of the life of Victor Frankenstein, the creation of Monster Frankenstein and the death of his younger brother William. A servant ‘Justine’ has been put on trial for this murder, but Victor knows the identity of the true killer. Monster Frankenstein and Victor finally meet up and despite his desire to kill his creation, Victor is forced to listen to the monster’s story, after being threatened.

‘The Modern Prometheus’ tells the story of the Monster Frankenstein, confused and unsure from the very first day of life, found himself hiding …

Review of 'Frankenstein' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

OK forget all the movies you've seen on Frankenstein. Even the ones that say that they're closer to the actual story. The book is so very different from any of the stories. A truly fine example of early science fiction. It has its problems due to the differing aesthetics in Ms. Shelley's time and ours, but still worth a read.

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Subjects

  • Frankenstein (Fictitious character) -- Fiction.
  • Monsters -- Fiction.

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