Frankenstein [paperback] [aug 01, 2025] Mary Shelley

Frankenstein is a groundbreaking novel written by Mary Shelley, blending gothic horror with science fiction in a chilling tale of ambition, creation, and consequence. The story follows Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but impulsive young scientist who discovers the secret to creating life. Obsessed with unlocking the mysteries of nature, he assembles a creature from dead bodies and brings it to life only to recoil in horror at what he has done. Abandoned and rejected, the creature wanders alone, longing for kindness and understanding. But as he faces cruelty from everyone he meets, his sorrow turns to rage, setting him on a path of revenge against his creator. As Victor tries to escape the results of his own ambition, the two become locked in a dramatic pursuit that spans countries, seasons, and even the icy edges of the world. Haunting and thought-provoking, Frankenstein explores what it means to be human and what happens when we ignore the responsibilities that come with power and knowledge.