Frankenstein
The Modern Prometheus
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4.2 • 898 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The first work of science fiction, this story challenges readers to remove the abstractions of fantasy to seriously consider the meaning of the ideas put forth. What responsibility does a creator have to its sentient creations? How can a being exiled from society, based solely upon what they look like, ever be kind? Set some time aside to explore these and other questions for yourself in this cultural touchstone: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Customer Reviews
Epic Book but Hated the Characters
I loved the book and the story (Mary Shelley is awesome), but I didn’t like any of the main characters (Frankenstein & his monster/creation) - they all had some major character flaws that just didn’t make me want to empathise with them
A strange and suspenseful story
I remember reading this in high school, but didn’t remember how creepy and suspenseful it was. More than 12 years later and it’s been a great casual read. Scary and interesting. It was like reading it for the first time again and would recommend to anyone because it’s not a long book, but it’s a good read.
Transformative
 This book somehow to capture the experience of being human through the eyes of someone who is no longer human. Feels like a dark mirror…