Discussion of Frankenstein

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How do you rate Frankenstein?

1 star - poor, recommend against reading it
1
2%
2 stars - fair, okay
5
9%
3 stars - good, recommend it
25
46%
4 stars - excellent, amazing
23
43%
 
Total votes: 54

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I had never considered reading "Frankenstein" when younger as Science fiction did not interest me, but I'm glad a friend recommended it to me. I decided to give it a read, and I was so surprisingly amazed. I loved the story! It wasn't what I was expecting as the Hollywood version is a far catch from the original. I felt sympathy for the creature that was created; it was all man's wrongdoing.
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Y0landa wrote: 04 Jan 2020, 12:21 I had never considered reading "Frankenstein" when younger as Science fiction did not interest me, but I'm glad a friend recommended it to me. I decided to give it a read, and I was so surprisingly amazed. I loved the story! It wasn't what I was expecting as the Hollywood version is a far catch from the original. I felt sympathy for the creature that was created; it was all man's wrongdoing.
A lot of people are still surprised when they discover that the novel is not really the story of a monster like most movies. We got so used to watching movies that simplify the story that the book seems very different.
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NetMassimo wrote: 05 Jan 2020, 02:58
Y0landa wrote: 04 Jan 2020, 12:21 I had never considered reading "Frankenstein" when younger as Science fiction did not interest me, but I'm glad a friend recommended it to me. I decided to give it a read, and I was so surprisingly amazed. I loved the story! It wasn't what I was expecting as the Hollywood version is a far catch from the original. I felt sympathy for the creature that was created; it was all man's wrongdoing.
A lot of people are still surprised when they discover that the novel is not really the story of a monster like most movies. We got so used to watching movies that simplify the story that the book seems very different.
Yes, that's exactly true! I would love to see a film on this book. I don't know if it exists already, but it could be very interesting to watch!
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Y0landa wrote: 05 Jan 2020, 14:37
NetMassimo wrote: 05 Jan 2020, 02:58
A lot of people are still surprised when they discover that the novel is not really the story of a monster like most movies. We got so used to watching movies that simplify the story that the book seems very different.
Yes, that's exactly true! I would love to see a film on this book. I don't know if it exists already, but it could be very interesting to watch!
I haven't seen all Frankenstein movies, so I don't know if there are any really faithful to the book.
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Frankenstein was unique in that the there is multiple lessons that could be unfolded from the simple values and themes within this story. Throughout my time reading the book, I felt confused and unsure of where Shelley was going. By the end of the novel I had to sit back and just pause. I was amazed that someone so young could grasp something that could be applied to her current time period and years to come. The idea that man should be careful of the knowledge we gain for a monster could be created when we start to toy with things we can not fully control. Shelley amazed me with this story and I am so glad I got to read this.
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I fell in love with this book in the first couple of pages. Victor's mind couldn't have been in the right place. To make a creature only to turn it down when it asks for a companion. It breaks my heart how Victor's action made so much damage. In the end, the creature was still human-ish, and had feelings. I can't bear to imagine how it felt all those times it got rejected because of his looks.
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I love Frankenstein. I think it's such a well written story. I love how Shelley creates more sympathy for Adam (the monster). I always felt sorry for him because all he ever wanted to do was have friends and be accepted, but Frankenstein completely rejects him, despite having created him in the first place, which to me makes the doctor unlikable and the monster a victim. I also like how haunting the story is. Mary Shelley was such an interesting woman with an interesting group of friends which led to this story being created and I think it is a masterpiece. Although I don't recommend to those who struggle to read classic books as I found it quite hard going.
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Frankenstein was not at all what I expected it to be, which is, of course, what most people say. One is tempted to point out the moral lesson to be learned - that the whole thing turned out badly because that is what happens when man tries to play God. On the one hand, it fits in nicely with the veneration of the "noble savage" which was a common theme of the romantic period, on the other hand, that is what happens when man oversteps his boundaries. But, if man (Dr. Frankenstein) was not overstepping his boundaries, and if he was equally as noble as the savage, then what was going on? I thought the book was rather gloomy! In movies, it is supposed to be scary or something, but the book was gloomy and kind of sad. Maybe I didn't read it right?
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I think my favourite part of the book is the description of The monster. He is a far cry from Hollywood's man in green and actually seems far more gruesome. He has the appearance of a zombie torn apart and sewn back together. Tall with yellowed skin that doesn't disguise the arteries and veins underneath it. He has long hair and black lips and eyes that glow. I would love to see a version of Frankenstein as Shelley envisioned it. I think the monster was not necessarily evil, more like a naive over-grown toddler who has not yet learnt right from wrong nor his own strength. I pitied his existence.
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My interest in Frankenstein was piqued after I heard about it in a Parcast podcast. It was about the author Mary Shelley was constantly overshadowed by her wildly popular poet husband, PB Shelley! Additionally, as a student of science, the concept of the book, raising someone from dead even if as a theoretical concept is very enticing for me!
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As a fan of sci-fi, Frankenstein is definitely on top of my classical hits. Its nothing less than a masterpiece!
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I would love to see more
That's great!
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Post by Mikail Light »

Discussing Frankenstein is a great idea for a book. There are so many various paths you might pursue with it. The effects of playing God first.
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