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3.75

This deeply atmospheric tale is the story of Mary Shelley, author of the famous Frankenstein.

Told over two time periods, in 1812 as a young woman sent to leave with the Baxter family in Scotland. And in Italy in 1816, as a wife and mother with a talent for writing battling to free itself.

Mary explores the imagined and real origins of Frankenstein, whilst also introducing the reader to Mary herself. It’s a strong beginning and I enjoyed the read on the whole, I just felt it lost the thread a little by the end. Still, a must read for fans of gothic literature and Frankenstein itself.