I didn't like it

This is my new favorite classic!

One of the best Science Fiction/Horror novels ever written. Frankenstein's creature is to be feared, fascinated by and pitied.

I didn't expect the book to be so great at times I just couldn't stop reading. Highly recommend as some kind of book report or project. If you haven't read this book your missing out.

A very disappointing book. I felt I should read it as it has been considered a "classic", but I fail to see any merit in it. The ravings of a weird mind are tedious to read. Sorry I wasted my time.

Excellent read, saw the movie a number of years ago, I could hardly close the book.

A classic of course. However, being very different than what's usually shown in movies or comics. The true nature of this story is not a monster hated by society, but about the selfishness potential of men and our capacity to bestow pain on others without expecting any in return. A must read novel.

It was very well written and the plot tied together nicely, but the idea was horrible!! Nothing happy ever happened during the entire story!

I just dont like the story

I had to read this book for class. It was amazing and you won’t regret reading this book. Mary Shelley had a terrible life, she had 5 miscarriges, her husband died out at sea. You could tell she implimented some of her life into this book.

I am thouroly displeased with this book all it promotes no Gay rights and i find that extremely offensive this should be banned from the books store for its hate crimes upone homsexuals

Hated evert second

A sad lesson to those who so choose to play God. Very sad tale. For humanity's sake, it is far better to live, laugh and love than to plunder the earth and be content with its own destruction.

It's a good book, just a little long and difficult to read!

Ok I haven't read the book completely. It is amazing I mean it's a classic for a reason right? As I was flipping through reviews i saw a short review. Thinking that it's a bad review i read what he has to say. Horrible spelling first off and at the end they said keep on writing to Mary Shelley..... You know... The women who wrote Frankenstein.... Who was born in the early 1800's. Face palm im done with reading these things

Ok it is a classic, yes. But this is some of the most turgid writing I have read in a long time. It's dated of course. What is compelling is the theme of man as creator of his own being, something we get closer to by the decade. But good grief, the pacing is odd, the language arcane, the Romanticism almost painful. Be prepared for a long haul through distracted florid hyper-melodramatic writing. Good luck.

Frankenstien is a somewhat challenging and very interesting book.

Loved it

This book is amazing. The characters develop as the story goes on and there are many themes that apply to life in the modern world.

I love these classics! Best book ever!

It’s a classic, but a little hard to understand at times. Still, I liked it. Shelley is quite brilliant, and the plot is great, though the random letters at the start can make some less of a fan than most. Overall, a solid read

Outstanding ! Really shows you that society can change a person's personality

Favorite book of all time. Seriously it's so captivating. Loved it!!

Shelley writes in modern English, making this book very easy to read. The scenery is wonderful and dread woeful.

Great book

This is a boring book with a good story line. it is hard to stay interested and to follow the story line.

This book is ok as long as you know how to read 17th century language.

Mary Shelley paints a timeless portrait of obsession, love, loss, sadness, conflict and terror! Frankenstein and the monster are perfectly flawed creations who you can despise for their passions and empathize with for their humanity.

The sad yet epic tale of Victor Frankenstein's tumultuous adventure into madness and the fiendish creature he created to bring him there. Frankenstein's monster was a sorrowful wretch who sought only companionship and knowledge of the world around him. Depressing and masterful, Mary Shelley paints a flowery picture of the world in the 18th century and the monster Victor became and created. 4-stars!

This novel is truly amazing. It presents so many ideas such as the way humanity has treated each other through out history, as well as somewhat relatable to our modern times. Mary Shelley developed all her characters so well that you end of sympathizing for each of them at times of their unfortunate demise. One idea is always present through out the novel; who truly is the monster?

Mary Shelley has the ability to bring depth to characters that only the greatest writers will be known for, Shelley brings out the beauty in language that I had never seen before as well. I recommend having a dictionary close at hand, so that nothing she wanted to portray is missed. In this classical novel every word is eloquent.

I feel so bad for the monster

Not what is was expecting but good for kids

This novel is well written, and presents thought provoking ethical issues on many levels. It truly is classic literature.

It was a really slow start but after I got passed the letters the story really took off! If you haven't read this classic you need to.

This was a very good book I give it four stars

Dafaq

As I read through this novel, some sections seemed unrelated to others. And it was a bit puzzling. So glad I stayed the course and read through to the end.

It all came together beautifully in the end.

Very well written and very uniquely done. I've never read anything else quite like it.

Not at all like the "Frankenstein" movies that were made following this great novel. This writing had great substance and depth. I'll never think of Frankenstein in the same way again.

Pretty good

So surprised and pleased after reading the actual story of Frankenstein.

Im not saying this book is bad... But it realt never grabbed my attention it has some really good themes in it and you grow to feel sorry for the creature but it was really hard to get in too and finish the whole time i was reading this my mind was other places

Im sure this sort of book many people would enjoy quite well

Emo gothic Twilight.

Decent read, but I expected the story to be about the actual monster. It was more a first person narrative about the creator's struggle with his conscience. This would probably make a great movie with amazing special effects, Michael Bay directing, and Robert Downy Jr playing lead.

Good book, classic. Inspiring moral questions and engaging language. If you would enjoy classics you should read

It was ok accept for that it used old english and is harder for younger people to understand.

Though not easy reading, this classic is worth the effort. It is not a horror story in the modern style of stories and film. Rather, it is a study in the human emotions of ambition, suspense, remorse, and regret. Shelley analyzes the spirits of her creations, both the man Frankenstein and the being he creates, an articulate and tortured soul. We see both driven to destruction by their thoughts and feelings. What an unexpectedly rewarding voyage into the realms of the mind!

I love this book! I first read this in my English class in high school and I love them.

I liked the way the hook was written, and it was very addicting, but the ideas behind it weren't too deep and exiting. Other then that I loved the book and I recommend it to anyone who has time, due to its ability to show the different aspects of the world.

What a story from the creative mind of a 19 year old. It has not been topped but only distorted be Hollywood.

It really deals with human nature. A very good read.

Such a bizarre story draws you in so strongly that you don't want to put it down!

Quick read, not scary at all. I read this after finishing Bram Stoker's Dracula (truly creepy). I did not develop any sort of relationship with these characters. Creating the monster was too easy.

Some parts were dragged on too long, but all in all, a great read.

There are a few 'boring' parts, but if you can get through them, it is obvious why this book is an amazing piece of literature.

So beautifully written. A wonderful classic to read.

Good story line, but a little too wordy for me. Some probably like it better, but I'll just stick to the Halloween Frankenstein!

Forget the Frankenstein movies, this is a book full of compassion, horror and misfortune. There is no castle, no lightning bringing life to the creature. This is a tale of misplaced ambition and ultimate despair.

I read this book forty years ago as a teenager, and had forgotten how wonderful a tale it weaves. If you have not read it, or read it decades ago, you are in for a rare treat. Read it, and reflect on the wisdom within.

Although it was slow on parts, especially the first three chapters, it was excellent. The monster is far and away the most fascinating person in the book. Usually I dislike the books I am forced to read in school, but I enjoyed this one.

For those that have never read this novel, your knowledge of the Frankenstein legend probably comes from the various movies. At first, I hardly recognized the story, it being buried in the writing style of the author. But once I adjusted to the style, the story, really a tragedy, turned out to be more compelling than any of the movies. Enjoy!

I am only 12 years old, and I love this book!! It is awesome!! I would most definitely recommend this book!! It was a little challenging but I got through it just fine!! :) read this booookkkkk!!!!

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Overall a good book with interesting twists. Not like the movie in any means. A difficult read though.

The juxtaposition of Shelley's florid and flowery verbiage with the stark and plain story of Dr F and his creation provides a sense of otherworldliness.

There are so many stark contrasts it becomes a bit unnerving, but still I read to the last page.

After reading this, I now understand what it's a classic! The prose is a little dated, but if you have a big enough vocabulary and aren't afraid to look some words up it shouldn't be a problem.

I hadn't done any pleasure reading in some time, and this was a great way to get back into it. I never wanted to stop at the end of a chapter. Frankenstein stirs the imagination, and really makes you empathize with the characters. I loved it.

Simply brilliant. The monster=spiritual death. And thats the way it would happen.

This story of Man's struggle with the criminal that dwells within each of us is timeless. A must read, anytime of the year.

The book was a lot different from the movie. If you read the book because you like the movie you will be disappointed. The book start off very slow but picks up near the middle of the book. The monster is describe way different then in the movie.

A wonderful classic for all ages

I do not know if I've ever cried more. The entire time I did not even know who to cry more for, and then I cried for them all :,(

Fairly long book, but is worth reading. Lots of plot twists and a good ending

First time I've read this and it's Not at all like any of the movies that portray Frankenstein. Elicits interesting ethical and moral questions for my book club. Good read!

What a wonderful story - so different than the 1931 movie.

I read this in paperback form over 20 years ago and decided to read it again and enjoyed it much more this time around.

I'd highly recommended getting and reading this and don't be fooled by the Frankenstein books here that cost money - it's the same novel.

Oh, and incidentally, Mary Shelly was actually 18 when she started writing this, 20 when she completed it and 21 when it was published.

A great book for a great price

This book is very well written! The words just flow with eloquence and beauty! The book had a very good plot! I liked the changing points of view. It allowed the reader to decide their own opinion on the complicated situation between the monster and victor. Amazing

Loved this book. Written with such clarity I had no problem visualizing the scenes as the plot unraveled.

This book which encompasses multiple gender standpoints, shows major faults In the society built by humans, and tells an awe-inspiring story was a, truly,amazing read.

Is this norton edition an edited by J. Paul Hunter?

Transcription done and checked well. My first time reading this book, even though I thought I knew the story. Thanks for this historic story.

Such a deep classic with rich characters! Don't be led by your memories of the movie. Remember that this 200 year old book does not depend on sci-fi visuals, but rather on the textures of imagination and emotion.

Does anyone know? I need to know if I can use it for my class

Wow! This was not what I was expecting! It is an extremely well written book. I recommend anyone who enjoys good literature to read it.

This book was incredibly written. It reflects on man's judgement of other beings, and how everyone hates Frankenstein's creation at first glance, while not many people understood why his creation killed. I'm in sixth grade. Didn't find it that challenging, but it does contain difficult words that difficult words that other readers may stumble over.

I'm in 8th grade and my A.I.G class just finished reading the book. Set aside from the really big hard words (there is a ton of SAT words in this book, 629 to be exact) it is a very good book and I highly recommend it!

I love this book. I first read this in high school and it was one of the few assigned books that I actually enjoyed. I would recommend this to anyone. It is a bit challenging to read at times because the wording from so long ago, but this book is so entertaining that you won't notice once you get a few pages in.

Wow! MS can write! Frankenstein captures the reader from the first page. Exquisitely written, great story and characters. This is a great read. Hard to belie e that Shelley is only 17 when she wrote it.

I am astonished to learn Mary Shelley wrote this at the age of nineteen. Her characters expressed themselves with such an eloquence and depth of feeling that one is bereaved by their inability to empathize with one another. The reader undoubtably feels this and is shocked by their vanity.

I wonder less at the characters and more toward the mind of the author. The self-interest that accompanies youth is oddly coupled with the descriptive powers of an accomplished writer. The romance and idealism that one might expect from a young female writer is dashed by the wretched and malignant character of self advancement and hedonism.

It is no surprise that subsequent tellings and adaptations of this story deprive the monster of his complexity and render its creator mad from the start. With those qualities in place, the reader is able to excuse their inhuman behavior, but alas, in the original form, the reader must struggle to reconcile destructive and heartless acts performed by sympathetic and beloved characters.

I found it incredible how the monster lived life and felt he needed a female.

Better even than Dracula. Everyone must read this.

It bothers me to say it has taken me so long to ever read Frankenstein. Of course I have seen the films. Now having read the literary work I see how different the works to be and how wrong my preconception. While the movie is itself an iconic classic of horror I find the book at least equal. Both forms capture well the horror but the films discount the inner turmoil. Shelley does well showing the evil of the creature and also his creator, and the opposite. Neither is without sin nor salvation.

If you're not use to 19th century writing you may find it somewhat difficult. Stick with it; I thoroughly enjoyed the read and the media type (ie- iBooks). This is a major title if you wish to call yourself well read.

I liked this book, However this was a very. Diffecude book to read because of the writing from the romantic period. I suggest that any one who wants something challenging should read this.

Your an idiot and obviously don't know where, when, or why this book was written.

the first four pages weren't interesting enough but it's nice that you evan write books, I mean I might want to rite about animals, ps. This one review is nothing to the other things people send you

Keep on writing