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Summary: notice the book's subtle....
Review: ....and be ready for a tale of the consequences of Promethean idealism. Ought to be required reading everywhere; our entire age is a study in the Faustian bargaining of warmth for a limitless technologizing that threatens the very planet. Nothing like the Hollywood movie versions.
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Summary: This book will put you to sleep!
Review: I saw this book on here so I decided to get it. BIG MISTAKE! After reading the first 5 chapters I couldn't go on. The story, well how do I put this is...BORING! There are too many words which people wouldn't use in their everyday language, which was hard for me to understand. Also the plot was very slow and tiresome. I do not recommend this book to anyone. But if you haven't slept for a while this is a book that will put you to sleep after the first chapter.
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Summary: An easy read that remains in the mind.
Review: Unlike The Scarlet Letter, which some may find difficult to partake of, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein comes eas to any reader while maintaining the feel of a magnificent work of art. Shelley's story of a man set upon creating a being of his own is undaunting and horrifying, suspenseful and emotional. There is no doubt that this novel has received many praises by countless amounts of people, praises for its incorporation of naturistic and societal themes, the emotions of Victor Frankenstein and his creation, and a storyline that never stops moving. One will not soon forget its words after reading it, which marks this novel as a great literary achievement.
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Summary: interesting.
Review: Mary Shelly's Frankenstien was not at all what I expected it to be. The book is plagued with so much emotion. Throughout the book there is neglect, the desire to belong and be accepted, revenge, and consiquences. The story of the monster's experiences himself almost bring a tear to your eyes. You discover that all the monster ever wanted was to be loved and accepted. To summarize the book briefly would do it injustice; the entire book from begining to end offers so much to be learned.
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Summary: A Tale That Will Stay With You Forever
Review: Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN; OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS offers a gripping portrait of the horrible suffering of a man who dares assume a god-like function. By giving animation to lifeless tissue Victor Frankenstein ascends to a peak of biblical and mythological proportions: he becomes a Creator like the God of Genesis, and parallels the Greek Prometheus in giving humankind a gift that has both marvelous and catastrophic consequences.The furor of the Being after Frankenstein abandons it in disgust and horror sharply contrasts with the lovely Alpine village setting. Shelley paints the countryside of Frankenstein's homeland with such warm and green colors that the reader longs to live in such a paradise. A family ardent in their devotion to him further enriches Victor's world. Only doom remains, however, when the Creature knows it cannot enjoy this love and beauty and determines that Frankenstein is to blame. Shelley, herself the creator as author, generates an organic whole by depicting the Being as more than just organic matter: she stresses the juxtaposition of creator and created, engaging them in dialogue together about the responsibilities one has toward the other. This face-off is one of the most memorable in literature. FRANKENSTEIN is a novel of both immense beauty and horrifying ugliness, and, as in life, it's all more than skin deep.
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Summary: Abandon you creation. Let it provide for itself. Curse it.
Review: I didn't like the main character at all. He took no responsibility for devoloping the humanity of the being he created. He abandoned and later betrayed it meanwhile cursing the creature for its actions. The daemon, learned and soulful, might have offered much to humanity besides the evil that Victor had condemned it behind its isolation and deformity. By itself, the daemon could not overcome its exterior despite its attempts. Not being accepted by humanity because of its appearance, the daemon teaches us despite how noble intentions may be that people often let appearance get in the way. I wonder whether the daemon would have accepted in a leper colony.
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Summary: A classic tale of alienation, prejudice, and revenge
Review: I read Frankenstein for a class called Realism and Romance and I loved it. I began to feel sympathy for the monster and understood why he became so angry with his heartless creator, Frankenstein who abandoned him and left him on his own. The violent reactions the monster receives from the human characters in the story reflect a truth about human nature in that we are repulsed by ugly things whether people, animal, or things (like fecal matter). The human characters' negative reactions toward the lonely monster is a reflection of their own prejudice and true inner ugliness. Let's face it, if you are outwardly beautiful or pretty, you will be treated better than people who are average or unattractive. Mary Shelley's story defines this truth to its utmost extremity.
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Summary: A Powerful Work.
Review: This is a wonderful piece of literature, both moving and morally powerful. Frakenstein and his creation each moved me to sympathy and contempt, and I was left torn between caring for and loathing them at the same time. Without question this tale is worthy of its status as a classic, and is infinitely superior to the flat and superficial "Dracula", a work it is often classified with, though I feel it is a far more meaningful work. If you haven't read "Frankenstein" you owe it to yourself to do so--you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: My personal favorite
Review: Frankenstein is the simple best book ever written (in my opinion). It relates to various sides of our lives, it is philosophical and exciting to read. It should be a must read for humanity because it teaches important lessons for life. It is very deep and emotional. Please do not think of any horror pictures that misinterpret the book, and thus mislead you.
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Summary: Thrilling audio dramatization! from monterey soundworks
Review: I'm the guy who wrote the adaption for the monterey media audio cassette version of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Just to explain what the product isn't: it isn't a book on tape. What it is: is a dramatization of the story with many different voice acters, sound effects and original music. The story is brought to life through the characters and the action. What you don't get is some English guy reading to you out of the book. Remember, this is an adaption, which means the story is presented in a media other than the original novel. Some changes, of course, had to be made. With Frankenstein, there were a couple unique problems. One is, the book does not tell the reader how the monster was created, which I believe is important in a dramatization. You will find in my adaption the science behind the miracle of re-animation. Secondly, Victor Frankenstein created the monster much in seclusion without other characters around with which to communicate. The novel uses long passages and chapters of exposition to deliver this information to the reader. In my adaption, I've had to expand a minor character, Professor Waldman, to provide dramatization, suspense and rising conflict. Likewise, in the novel, the monster learns language by hiding in a wood shed adjoined to a house where he observes its occupants for many weeks. This information is skirted over very quickly in my adaption because the emphasis is--as it should be--on the relationship between Victor Frankenstein and his monster. ...
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