Frankenstein
Hardback Published on: 03/10/2013
Price: £21.99
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Frankenstein: Or, the Modern Prometheus
Oh the loneliness portrayed in this classic is heart breaking. One feels anger at Victor, creator of a being crudely constructed from body parts of corpses... READ MORE
Perfect read for those kids looking for a scary tale
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy in exchange for a review.
This was a cute introduction to the Mary Shelley classic Frankenstein for youn... READ MORE
A masterpiece of gothic atmosphere
It’s no secret that Mary Shelley is an absolute ICON, and I can’t believe I’ve only just gotten around to reading this! I mean she was three years younger ... READ MORE
Synopsis
The epic battle between man and monster reaches its greatest pitch in the famous story of Frankenstein. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor himself to the very brink. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship . . . and horror.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780143122333
- Number of pages: 352
- Dimensions: 217 x 148 x 32 mm
- Weight: 498g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA Gothic Masterpiece
This is a book well-deserved of its reputation, a chilling intruiging novel, documenting the life and loses of Dr Frankenstein and his bizzare creating. Th... READ MORE
From Galvanism to genetic engineering – a warning
It is initially easy to miss the contemporary relevance of this Regency gothic horror story but the beauty of Shelley’s classic is that it is so much more ... READ MORE
Total classic !
A beautifully presented edition ! I am proud to have on my bookshelf. The story is amazing ! Long live books ! Especially as beautiful as this one :)
Frankenstein
MUST HAVE for all English students!!!
I currently study AS English Literature and I have an OCR Frankenstein exam to do.
I have this book given by my teachers that is invaluable for the exam. ... READ MORE
Perfect for study
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone studying English Literature (I am studying it at A Level) because besides the 1818 edition of the text com... READ MORE
A fantastic classic
Everyone knows, or thinks they know, the story of Frankenstein, a man who discovered how to instill life and ended up creating a monster.
However the detai... READ MORE
A Classic of Its Time......... but not a horror
After spending a few pages getting used to the writing style of the time (1819) I settled down to allow this to build the atmosphere as the author intended... READ MORE
Frankenstein
Unfortunately, for me, Frankenstein was a disappointing book. Admittedly, the novel plays upon the thoughts relevant to the nineteenth century, and it must... READ MORE
Loose Spine
The book itself is fine (no missing pages or tears/crampling) but the spine of the book is loose; it's barely holding onto the spine. This isn't good enoug... READ MORE
Surprising
The story is written a lot different than I suspected from watching the films. It has certainly changed my oppinions of the characters from Hollywood's pro... READ MORE
A thought provoking classic that is still relevant now
Really great read that, despite the language having aged, is relevant to today's questions of humanity and compassion.
Classic
Ok. This is old. Really old. Remember that. This was first published in 1818 (only three years after the battle of Waterloo) that's 203 years ago. The writ... READ MORE
Takes perseverance at the start but it pays off
If you're looking for a horror, maybe this isn't for you. It's rather a story of loneliness and of the many flaws of man. It heavily quotes Milton's 'a par... READ MORE
One of the best classics I’ve read!
‘ Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelly is one of my all time favorite classics. I thought it was relatively easy to read, especially if it’s your first classic. Th... READ MORE
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Haunting
An excellent book which masterfully captures feelings of loneliness, regret, anger, and abhorrence. The book leaves much open for debate, and the nature of... READ MORE
DON'T BUY THIS EDITION
Good story but don't buy this version- very nice and pretty but the key quote from Paradise Lost is misprinted!
Very entertaining but not a horror story
Another classic I wanted to read to discover the original storey and separate it from film versions. Quite a fascinating read. I was completely unaware of ... READ MORE
A Beauty
After critically analysing this book as part of my GCSE, I didn't realise the beauty of this gothic book.
However, upon re-reading it, this book holds a s... READ MORE
Always wanted to read!
“Frankenstein” has, and always will be a classic horror story and although most people associate the name with tv/film or even as a ‘character’ figure that... READ MORE
My favourite
Intricate, flowery, and introspective.
Gothic - 19th century - overly romantic - flowery - prescient - definitely not a horror story - or what I expected…
I enjoyed this book, but not for any of the reasons I thought I would.
It’s one of those books that you know something about by virtue of its impact, his... READ MORE
The saga of Man's HUBRIS
When Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley took part in the famous literary wager that associated the famous lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley with the infamous do... READ MORE
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