This is one of the most depressing books I have ever read/listened to. Mind you, he's also a ruthless killer, but as the story unfolds you find out the reasons for his behaviour. I never realized Frankenstein's Monster (who is never given a name) was such an eloquent, well-spoken, thoughtful, sensitive and sympathetic character. I will be reading many more classics now! This was nice change from my typical genre of books. However, this story is truly interesting! I enjoyed it to the point of being a little disappointed it had to end. I like zombie and vampire stories to pass my time. Frankenstein's world was spiraling out of control for me. When the a falsely accused girl is put to death. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?Īll around great! Did a good job of sounding different when portraying Dr. A memorable moment was how his beloved "protectors" reacted to him. I enjoyed the story from his point of view. I strongly disliked the monster because of his cruel nature. What was one of the most memorable moments of Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus? Tormented by isolation and loneliness, the once-innocent creature turns to evil and unleashes a campaign of murderous revenge against his creator, Frankenstein.įrankenstein, an instant best seller and an important ancestor of both the horror and science-fiction genres, not only tells a terrifying story but also raises profound, disturbing questions about the very nature of life and the place of humankind within the cosmos: What does it mean to be human? What responsibilities do we have to each other? And how far can we go in tampering with Nature?
However, upon bringing it to life, he recoils in horror at the creature's hideousness. Obsessed with discovering "the cause of generation and life" and "bestowing animation upon lifeless matter", Frankenstein assembles a human being from stolen body parts.
At once a Gothic thriller, a passionate romance, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of science, Frankenstein tells the story of committed science student Victor Frankenstein. Mary Shelley began writing Frankenstein when she was only 18. Having the novel in convenient Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format will allow you to read along with the audio, perform a "cover to cover" search for your favorite passages, and more. You'll receive an e-mail with a link to download the eBook after your purchase is confirmed. SPECIAL OFFER: Get the full text of this classic novel as an eBook when you purchase the audio.
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