lochanreads's reviews
309 reviews

very romantically written discussing themes of omnipotence. It seems to blur the lines between science and faith which may be a reflection of its antiquated context in which many scientists were still very pious men or the science element may just be a basis for the actual authorial intent of mankind's disillusionment with the notion of god. Victor Frankenstein ticks all the boxes of Aristotlean hero. He suffers the consequences of a fatal flaw and experiences catharsis at the end. Very interesting!

Ok here's my unpopular opinion.. There's no denying that Rooney is a brilliant story teller of human relationships and articulating thoughts and emotions, but honestly the writing was a bit mundane for me. I think the intended realism just ended up being a bit too matter-of-fact and uninteresting at times. And the ending was practically non-existent. The characters were just as confused about their relationship as when they started sleeping together. There was no real sense of closure in this regard and their characters only marginally develop as a result.

Full of drama, plotting and murder. A universally poetic classic that kept me hooked until the very last page.

A deeply imaginative and colourful world with an engaging and relatable hero you can't help but to wish he does well.

Deeply compelling, relatable and penetrating. A contemporary book with a simple premise that appeals to the reader's sense of empathy.

Imaginative and funny.