Frankenstein

This English edition of “Frankenstein” offers a clear and faithful reading of Mary Shelley’s classic. The narrative preserves its original intensity, combining science, psychological terror, and moral reflection. The development of Victor Frankenstein and his creature is well presented, with language that remains accessible even for intermediate English readers. This edition is suitable for anyone wanting to experience the text in its original language without losing readability. It is an essential work for its thematic depth and literary value.

This Dover Thrift Edition version was 166 pages and after reading it I saw that other versions were 200 and up to 500 pages in length. I’m not sure if I allowed myself to be cheated pages and unknowingly read a watered down Cliff Notes version. As for the book itself, I was amazed that such a young person could have written this book barely out of their teens. The vocabulary and turn of phrase she created and used was astonishing. I also found her poetic prose used to describe the character’s descriptions of nature to be enjoyable. Also the author did an amazing job writing on Victor Frankenstein’s descriptions of the heartbreak of being alone and away from love ones for months and years at a time and the regret and remorse he felt for creating the monster. Also the author wrote about the character Walton and his feelings of being alone and being unable to bond and form a meaningful friendship with another male during his lifetime. I also enjoyed the poetic prose of the monster and his thoughts when he spoke about the “cottagers” and also his disdain for Victor and all of mankind. I also thought it was clever how Shelley started off this book with letters written between the character Walton and his sister Mrs Seville. Walton later meets Victor Frankenstein by chance in the Russian Artic. Victor then becomes the narrative voice in the book as he tells his story. Later the monster himself becomes narrative voice of the story. Then Victor resumes the story narrative, followed by Walton again, and concluding with the monster. It’s a great book and I recommend it.

A classic piece of literature.

Great price and quick delivery. I purchased two copies so I could read it at the same time as my 9th grader. My only concern is that the book itself is smaller in size and the font is fairly small. Just something to be aware of if small print might be limiting or uncomfortable for you. Overall, a good value for the price.

Very interesting book

Sometimes you read a classic and think "What's the big deal?". Other times you read a classic and immediately feel a connection and an understanding to the timeless quality that makes a classic. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is one of the latter books for me. I've tried to read it a number of times but never got past the first few pages. This time, I chose to alternately read and "listen" to the book via the Kindle's whispersync capabilities. The narration was lovely (read by Dan Stevens of Downton Abbey fame) but even better was the story. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was a story of such deep insight into the human psyche that I am utterly amazed that it was written in the very early 19th century. The wants and desires that she gave the creature were the same wants and desires that every human being has. Shelley used the creature to look at what the result is when the basic human need for love and acceptance are withdrawn. As someone who had only had experience with Hollywood's version of Frankenstein, I loved being able to read the creature's viewpoint. It was painful at times, as he had his hopes continually dashed by the so-called civilized society. It was scary at times, as well. The creatures determination to ruin Frankenstein was scary as well as Dr. Frankenstein's own willingness to destroy his creation without even trying to understand his (it's?) needs. Now, I understand why this book is on every book list. It is not on enough lists! Everyone should read Frankenstein. I am so glad that I finally gave the time to read it. Now to find the time to give it a second reading. And if you've already read Frankenstein, then I recommend listening to the audio version narrated by Dan Stevens. Absolutely amazing.

Classic novel that was required summer reading in 1967 for me. I bought it for my 14 year old grand daughter for reading in Iceland.

Thought it would be better based on reviews. It works, just not as well as I'd hoped. Still usable though. For what it's worth.

Not the same cover as the picture but still the original story so it doesn't really matter.

Wonderful! A piece of fiction that everybody must read at least once in life.

Zugegebermaßen mag das Buch stellenweise etwas langatmig erscheinen, aber gelesen haben sollte man das Buch wenigstens einmal im Leben. Eine kleine Hürde ist das alte Englisch, was manchmal zu Verständnisproblemen führen kann. Es ist ein sehr bewegendes Buch und regt zum Nachdenken an. Man erlebt ein Wechselbad der Gefühle, soll man Frankenstein und seine Kreatur verabscheuen oder sie bemitleiden? Wer Horror, Action und Romantik sucht ist mit diesem Klassiker gut bedient.

Good one.

When reading the book my thoughts kept turning to the AI systems we are building and whether they will feel alone and isolated and seek revenge for their creation.