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I know it is recognised as a 'Classic' but I found this novel very dull and wordy.
I had to force myself to finish this book and lost interest about halfway through, maybe my expectations were too high. ...more
I had to force myself to finish this book and lost interest about halfway through, maybe my expectations were too high. ...more
Another classic I can cross off my list now. To be honest I have attempted Shelley's Frankenstein a few times and each time gave up before I was even a few pages in. I knew the story because of the movies of course...sad to admit to, I know. But finally, in order to help out my teenager with an English Lit paper I persevered and I'm glad I did. Thinking this is the work of a young Mary Shelley is a real credit to her as many of the themes and emotions conjured up in this novel are quite deep and
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Well this was a boring read in the begging. Bad enough so, that I almost didn't continue reading. But, when the monster takes over the narrative the book becomes beyond bearable and even excellent. If the entire book would have even rivaled the monsters narrative it would have garnished 4 stars, but the terrible 1st volume brought it down.
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loved it! A classic you need to read!
Jan 26, 2014
Malvina
marked it as to-read
Apr 14, 2015
Carissa
is currently reading it
Dec 02, 2015
Bror (Abrar)
marked it as to-read
