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Gris Grimly's Frankenstein

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | YA | Published in 2007

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Mary Shelley

Gris Grimly's Frankenstein

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

Europe • 19th Century

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Gris Grimly's Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, adapted by illustrator Gris Grimly, presents a visual interpretation of the classic tale. It follows a person named Victor Frankenstein, who creates a living being from dead matter, leading to unintended and tragic consequences. The graphic novel combines Shelley's original text with Grimly's unique and evocative artwork.

Dark

Mysterious

Fantastical

Melancholic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Gris Grimly's adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein draws praise for its gothic and evocative illustrations, appealing to both young adults and fans of classic horror. However, some critics suggest that the abridged text dilutes the original narrative's complexity and depth. Overall, it's a visually compelling entry point to Shelley's tale.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Gris Grimly's Frankenstein?

Readers who relish Gothic literature and evocative illustrations would find Gris Grimly's Frankenstein by Mary Shelley captivating. Comparable to fans of Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book or Tim Burton's The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories, this graphic novel blends classic horror with dark, whimsical art.

Character List

Victor Frankenstein

The protagonist and primary narrator found by Captain Walton in pursuit of the monster he created; depicted as sharp-edged and thin, with black wavy hair, often carrying an expression of despair.

The deuteragonist, created by Victor in a laboratory, who possesses striking features such as yellow skin and a stature twice that of a human's; he grapples with rejection and seeks understanding and acceptance.

An explorer aiming for the North Pole, who chronicles the frame story through letters to his sister, recounting his encounter with Victor and his own subsequent meeting with the creature Victor created.

Victor’s cousin and romantic partner, characterized by her long black, white-streaked hair and often sorrowful expression; she enters the family as an adoptee following her mother's death.

Victor’s father known for his strength and wisdom, visually depicted as having a wide stature and a thick mustache, who dedicated his life to raising and educating his children.

Victor’s lifelong friend with wavy black hair and a vivacious personality, acting as a foil to Victor by embodying a life not consumed by ambition and grief.

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction

Setting

Europe • 19th Century

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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