Frankenstein - Mary Shelley

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Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein explores humanity's eternal quest to unlock the secrets of life and death, and the unforeseen consequences of scientific progress. It tells the story of an ambitious young scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who discovers the secret to creating life from dead matter. Driven by hubris, he builds a hideous, misshapen creature in his laboratory and brings it to life, only to flee from it in horror. The creature is cast out into the world, rejected by all and driven to despair, and ultimately seeks revenge on its creator.

I thought the novel raised profound questions about human morality, science, and society that still resonate deeply today. The gothic descriptions of the creature and the dramatic depictions of Victor grappling with the horrifying results of his own scientific ambitions created vivid imagery that lingered with me long after I finished reading. However, some of the depictions felt rather lengthy and melodramatic at times.

Overall, Frankenstein delivers a compelling tale of scientific overreach that transformed into a mythic warning for generations to come. The story dramatically questions whether some secrets of nature are better left undiscovered. Shelley's ability to evoke complex questions of morality and ethics in such a masterful way impressed me deeply and left me pondering long afterwards.

1997