Frankenstein
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, is the classic gothic horror novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, who began writing the influential work at the age of 18. It features Dr. Victor Frankenstein, who successfully brings to life a monster that eventually goes on a rampage (and no, the monster is not called Frankenstein - a mistake made even by intelligent people).
The Modern Prometheus element hints at Shelley's theme that warns against the advance of the Industrial Revolution, which gone unchecked might turn into a monster. Horror fans might not think Frankenstein is gory enough, and too laden with moral subtexts for their tastes, but the book is a well crafted piece of fiction, and its contribution to subsequent genres is immeasurable. Awesome trivia: Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein as part of a ghost story contest between her husband, Lord Byron, a Dr. Polidori, and herself, and the concept for it came to her in a dream.
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Isaiah Vanheel
February 10, 2555
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Sean Moore
May 24, 2013
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Daniel Bledsoe
May 15, 2013
Is this ashli pass stupid frankenstein is the monster thats why they made a book about the creature not the scientist
Ashli Pass
May 10, 2013
Frankenstein is the name of the sciencest not the monster
Hunter Souder
April 30, 2013
Good so far
Abigail Dickson
March 25, 2013
This is good so far but starting to get interesting
Otilia Dragan
March 18, 2013
I enjoyed this book very much, but it wasn't very easy to read- at least the beginning requiers patience , but it is very well-written and lovely in its weirdness
Gabby Chisholm
March 10, 2013
I just gave it a one star review , what now!!
Jaquar Whitmore
February 26, 2013
This book is great. It lets me know that i was not the only one that got abused and hindered in my life time.
Biswajit Paul
January 30, 2013
Extraordinary!It shows that before we create... We must understand that creation does not end at any stage we want...But there is a process for everything! you miss it and you have a monster.Sometimes it is wise TZo bean average human being rather than being extraordinary!
Maria Silva
January 23, 2013
This book is great.I like the characters inthe story
Ashley Fryman
January 18, 2013
Great read for anyone whos been hindered or abused in life, youll relate to the "monster" deeply..... & want to kill Dr. Frankenstein along with him. Lmao
Riley Drieman
January 06, 2013
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Macayla Landers
December 17, 2012
Very good book, i love it!
Richard Stork
December 09, 2012
Very well written. A great story!
asd asd
December 06, 2012
good
Liz Iachello
November 11, 2012
Exciting and well written.
Michael Arellano
November 09, 2012
Great read. I enjoyed the emotion I was put through, reading as the creature learns/experiences basic human compassion as an outsider looking in. You begin to side with the monster and feel his anguish as he is continuously denied the thinnest sliver of happiness by his own creator.
Aidan Gierke
October 30, 2012
Awesome
Mary Hughes
October 26, 2012
I'm only a kid but I love this book!
Christopher Yates
October 16, 2012
This is a really good book. I'm having so much fun reading it. It's a good book to read at an overnight halloween sleepover. If your looking for a scary book this is the one. Oh and dont forget to read Dracula
Michael Fisher
October 11, 2012
Awesome story! Thrills from page to page! Wonder what Mary would think of "Frankenweenie"? 200 years later and her book is still captivating imaginations! Wow! (Frankenweenie was great btw)
Omar Sanabia
October 08, 2012
Doesnt get any better than this.
Jasmen Tall
September 29, 2012
BEST BOOK EVER ALL NIGHT & DAY READING IT IT IS SO AWSOM
Alaa Stalingrad
September 18, 2012
Fantastic Gothic Novel .
Wes Copeland
August 21, 2012
How is this not a "featured" book? An excellent read.
Trevin Moralez
July 26, 2012
Good
Darren Bird
July 07, 2012
A must read
Hann C
June 12, 2012
Fantastic read; emotional at times.
Gemma-Louise Hudson
June 03, 2012
Very interesting and a wonderful moral conveyed. Well written.
Richard Boman
May 21, 2012
An amazing delivery wrought with written prose that should be standard in all the classic works. Truly delicious to consume.
Tavia Todd
May 02, 2012
Yes I loved it.
Igor Tashliyev
April 22, 2012
You must read it... It's awesome
Benjamin Ong
April 18, 2012
Frankenstein is a great book a must read... Try dracula and of course, not forgetting about shakespeare
Gamer 777
March 01, 2012
Why are all the books in such weird words these are crap
William Cleveland
September 14, 2011
Absolutely one of the best novels ever written. A must read for everyone.
Lori Halleck
September 07, 2011
Everyone should read it
Nate Auck
April 28, 2011
This is one of my favorite books of all time. Of all the romantacist writers, I thought Mary Shelley captured an interesting moment in history, even if it's a fictional story. Top notch!