Frankenstein

by Mary Shelley

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“A creation. A curse. A question of what it means to be human.”

Victor Frankenstein, driven by an unrelenting desire to unlock the secrets of life, assembles a being from lifeless parts—and brings it to life.
But the moment his creation opens its eyes, Victor is seized by terror and abandons it, setting in motion a chilling pursuit of revenge and sorrow.

From icy mountain peaks to lonely forests, the Creature hunts his maker, pleading for companionship and justice.
As their fates entwine, creator and creation confront the dark consequences of unchecked ambition and the heartbreaking cost of isolation.

# monster # sci-fi
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  • Published
  • Jan. 1, 1818
  • Genre
  • sci fi
  • Language
  • en
  • Total Chapter
  • 28
  • Total pages
  • 101

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Olivia - Nov. 16, 2025, 2:37 p.m.


Frankenstein is one of those classics that hits harder than you expect. I went in thinking it would be a simple monster story, but Mary Shelley delivers something far more unsettling and thoughtful. The real horror is not the creature. It is Victor Frankenstein’s refusal to take responsibility for what he brings into the world. His brilliance is impressive, but his fear and pride make him the true source of the tragedy.

What surprised me most is how much sympathy the creature earns. His anger grows from isolation, not evil. Shelley shows how rejection twists a soul, and those moments carry more weight than any chase scene. The writing is dramatic, but the ideas are sharp and timeless.

For me, Frankenstein stands out because it forces you to look at ambition, guilt, and empathy all at once. It is a classic that still feels alive, unsettling, and worth reading today.