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Frankenstein embodies romantic ideals of self-discovery, mystical nature, and a quest for the sublime 
Many of the main ideas of Romanticism are seen in Mary Shelley's book Frankenstein. The romantic period is characterized by a movement and departure away from scientific and rational ideas, in literature, ideology, and art. The artwork from the romantic era strove to capture and represent the sublime, the experience of nature, and the personalization of these experiences. This particular work of Mary Shelley is a story that is not from her own personal experience nor written in her own voice. This work is about a quest to achieve the sublime. Through the use of emotionally stirring words and a creative, gothic mood, Mary Shelley creates a romantic piece of artwork that drives one towards personal discovery and romantic ideology. Frankenstein is about Dr. Victor Frankenstein's quest to create a living being out of raw materials in his laboratory. With an emphasis on a "new way of seeing things", Dr. Victor Frankenstein applied imagination and creative thinking in order to better understand the world, perfect the vision of human beings, and better characterize the society in which we live. Being the dreamer, who is preoccupied by the sublime, suggest Dr. Victor Frankenstein and this novel, as a wonderful romantic work.
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Classic Gothic tale with still-relevant themes 
"Frankenstein" is a classic of Gothic literature that has boasted several spin-off books and movies. This particular edition rounds out at about 200 pages, and it was a quick read for me. It's not terribly fast-paced by today's standards, but it is engaging. The title character, Victor Frankenstein, grows up with an affinity for science and is determined to make his mark on humanity. He scavenges for human body parts until he is able to create, and bring to life, a new creation. As soon his creation comes to life, however, Victor is horrified by what he refers to as "the monster."
The novel is a frame story, and Victor's tale is conveyed by a ship's captain who finds him wandering in the North. The story of the monster is told mostly from Victor Frankenstein's point of view, but in some longer parts the monster narrates his experiences to Victor. For me, the monster's story was the most riveting part of the novel--I found Victor's character a bit annoying at times. The novel as a whole emphasizes the potential dangers of science, but it also brings to light themes of the dire consequences when the "created" is neglected or, worse, treated ill. The monster's character starts out as quite a sympathetic one, until he meets with the horror and revulsion of human beings he encounters. This raises issues about the consequences of intolerance that are relevant today; the enduring themes of the novel help to make it a classic.
While those who prefer a fast-paced plot may be a bit bored with this, fans of earlier Gothic literature will enjoy the ride. This edition has useful end notes as well as a helpful scholarly introduction (best read after the novel is finished due to spoilers) and biographical information about the author. Additional commentary and questions for discussion are also provided.
Who's the Monster?
A surprise to me - Frankenstein is the name of the creator of the monster, not the monster itself.
The book is not only a cautionary tale; it also addresses responsibility and the pathos of loneliness. It is a good selection for Book Clubs as the topics are stimulating
discussion items.
reviews: page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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