‘Man,’ I cried, ‘how ignorant art thou in thy pride of wisdom!’’For over 200 years, Mary Shelley's *Frankenstein* has captured our imaginations and played on our deepest fears. It's a cornerstone of classic literature, yet it remains a relevant and thought-provoking metaphor as science continues its relentless march forward. The novel is more than worthy of its enduring fame, a masterful blend of gothic horror and Romantic morality that delves into philosophical and allegorical questions. Its en...

80% of *Frankenstein* is just Victor Frankenstein collapsing into month-long fevers at the slightest inconvenience and also being a monumental jerk. The Creature, though? He's the ultimate monster for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider, and I absolutely LOVE HIM. If you are looking for great monster books, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's *Frankenstein* is a must-read.

A self-obsessed scientist and a hideously tall man bicker endlessly about who's more miserable. If you're looking for a book review that cuts to the chase with Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's *Frankenstein*, here it is. Seriously, though, *Frankenstein* is a classic for a reason, even if the central conflict boils down to a pity party between creator and creation. A must-read for anyone into gothic horror, but be prepared for some serious existential angst!

I don’t get why everyone spends so much time talking about “the theme of science versus nature” and how this is “the world’s first science fiction novel” when clearly this is the world’s pre-eminent text on the dire consequences of procrastination.But whatever.This book rules.First off, it’s very funny to imagine old-timey 1800s people being scared by this. It’s in the same vein as thinking of that urban legend about the people who watched the first movie screaming when the train races toward th...

So.I finished it.Warning:If you are a fan of classic literature and/or are utterly devoid of a sense of humor this review may not be for you.Also:Yes, I realize that I'm a moron with zero literary credibility. So, stop reading right now if the sound of an idiot whistling out of their asshole bothers you. Sure, you can comment below and tell me how stupid I am, but it probably won't make me a better person. Or will it...? I've always wondered what the real Frankenstein story was like...and now I ...

Some monsters are not born; they are created by the cruelty around them.Victor Frankenstein is a scientist and alchemist obsessed with creating life. Neglecting his betrothed, friends, and even himself, he devotes all his energy and efforts to constructing his Creation, an unspeakable thing formed of human parts scavenged from cemeteries and other undesirable places, which he intends to bring back to life. His dream turns into a nightmare when he actually succeeds.The terrible and unfortunate st...

3rd Review - August 2022I've read *Frankenstein* for the sixth time this week. Even though it's one of my absolute favorite novels, and in my opinion, one of the best pieces of fiction ever written, I find myself appreciating it in a new way every time I read it. A big chunk of one of my PhD chapters is about *Frankenstein*. I'm diving into the idea of a vegetable-based diet alongside purity and becoming our true, natural selves. I'm also exploring animal rights, and the idea that humans are ...

“I have love in me the likes of which you can scarcely imagine and rage the likes of which you would not believe. If I cannot satisfy the one, I will indulge the other.”-From the 1994 movieThe worst thing about Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's *Frankenstein* is how distorted it has become by constant movie adaptations and misinformed ideas about the nature of Frankenstein and his "monster". For years, like many others, I thought Frankenstein was the name of that slightly green dude with the bolts i...

Zero stars. Yep, you read that right. Zero. Zip. Nada.It's been almost 30 years since I've loathed a book this much. I honestly didn't think anything could top my hatred for Kafka's The Metamorphosis. Guess I'm never too old to be proven wrong. And this time, I can't even blame a high school English class assignment. Nope, this time I read Mary Shelley's **Frankenstein** of my own free will, for fun. Yeah, "fun." Like sticking bamboo shoots under my fingernails "fun." Watching paint dry "fun." G...

My apologies, but this review is going to be a bit frantic because Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's *Frankenstein* has so thoroughly oxygen-starved my brain with its breath-stealing gorgeousness that I'm feeling a bit light-headed. So please forgive the random thoughts. **First**: Mary Shelley…I love you!! **Second**: Dear Hollywood—you lying dung pile of literature-savaging, no-talent hacks…you got this all wrong. Please learn to read and get yourself a copy of the source material before you FUB...