Frankenstein (Masterpiece Library Edition)

Utter masterpiece from the creator of the sci-fi/horror genre as we know it today.

My first reading of this book was through a lens of Sci-Fi and horror, heavily influenced by Hollywood adaptations. Initially, I mistakenly believed that Frankenstein’s monster was the primary source of horror in the story. But now that I’ve read it again, I realize the real monster is Victor Frankenstein. He is incredibly self-serving, narcissistic and a total drama king, always playing the victim. Honestly, if he spent a little time reflecting, he might come to see that he’s the one causing all the chaos. That said, this book is truly a remarkable piece of literature. The writing is descriptive, graphic, thoughtful, and skillful. There's so much thoughtfulness and intelligence packed into the narrative. Mary Shelley weaves together numerous significant and relevant themes, such as class disparity, identity, belonging, justice, morality, technology, and ethics.