I am glad I had a chance to reread Frankenstein. Such a great book! Victor Frankenstein is a student impatient with a classical education. He becomes fascinated with science and the engineering of humans. Left alone with his "research" Frankenstein creates a man more powerful in strength and size than average, and because his methods are crude, so ugly it is deemed a "monster." Upon creation Frankenstein immediately regrets his man-made monster and is relieved when it runs away. Frankenstein is a cautionary lesson in the dangers of messing with science. It is also a commentary on assumptions and misunderstandings. When Frankenstein's monster starts killing Victor's loved ones Frankenstein misunderstands the message and makes assumptions about the violence. It is a tragedy that doesn't end well for anyone.
Show lessI am glad I had a chance to reread Frankenstein. Such a great book! Victor Frankenstein is a student impatient with a classical education. He becomes fascinated with science and the engineering of humans. Left alone with his "research" Frankenstein creates a man more powerful in strength and size than average, and because his methods are crude, so ugly it is deemed a "monster." Upon creation Frankenstein immediately regrets his man-made monster and is relieved when it runs away. Frankenstein is a cautionary lesson in the dangers of messing with science. It is also a commentary on assumptions and misunderstandings. When Frankenstein's monster starts killing Victor's loved ones Frankenstein misunderstands the message and makes assumptions about the violence. It is a tragedy that doesn't end well for anyone.
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I read a lot of classics, but this one was a let down. In no way did it resemble the modern interpretations, which isn't always a bad thing, but in this instance it was. Major plot holes, lacking descriptions, and overall a bit boring. LOVED the beginning, and I can recognize it's value and originality at the time, but for me it really fell flat. Be prepared, not at all the Frankenstein legend you know.
Show lessI read a lot of classics, but this one was a let down. In no way did it resemble the modern interpretations, which isn't always a bad thing, but in this instance it was. Major plot holes, lacking descriptions, and overall a bit boring. LOVED the beginning, and I can recognize it's value and originality at the time, but for me it really fell flat. Be prepared, not at all the Frankenstein legend you know.
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A good story really about the cruelty of man. The horror story about the big bad monster isn't really what I consider this book. The creation of Frankenstein is a horrid sight that he regretted instantly, but could have been a perfectly happy, respectable "human being" had he been given the chance. The pain and destruction that man causes is far more overwhelming than that of Frankenstein's creation, and it is easily seen in the book. A good read, gets slow at times, especially the end... but a pretty good read non-the-less.
Show lessA good story really about the cruelty of man. The horror story about the big bad monster isn't really what I consider this book. The creation of Frankenstein is a horrid sight that he regretted instantly, but could have been a perfectly happy, respectable "human being" had he been given the chance. The pain and destruction that man causes is far more overwhelming than that of Frankenstein's creation, and it is easily seen in the book. A good read, gets slow at times, especially the end... but a pretty good read non-the-less.
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