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Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Europe • 19th Century
2007
YA
14-18 years
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
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.
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.
Frankenstein’s Monster
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.
Captain Robert Walton
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.
Elizabeth Frankenstein
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.
Alphonse Frankenstein (Victor’s Father)
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.
Henry Clerval
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.
208
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Europe • 19th Century
2007
YA
14-18 years
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