[Review] Manga Classics Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, M. Chandler, Linus Liu

A great adaptation of Mary Shelley's 1818 version of Frankenstein. Like the original book, this rendition is very much about the human condition, with a sprinkling of some classic elements of horror. But unlike the original, this version is much clearer, less convoluted—sparse, but thorough. It did still feel a bit on the long side, but I found it so much more enjoyable a read than the original text (classics are fantastic for education and study, and indeed I still read many, but I seldom find them enjoyable in the same way that I find modern literature). And the illustrations were a great accompaniment to the text.

All in all, this is a great adaptation of the story—all the feel of the original novel but with less words and more pictures!

Note: I received this book as an ARC, post factum. It was originally published Nov 10, 2020.

5 stars