4.0
dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Frankenstein Alive, Alive had a unique vision that tragically did not come to fruition. While the writing within this book is sparse, Wrightson's illustrations are stunningly detailed and bring a richness to every page. He masterfully conveys environments and emotion, which made me excited to turn and absorb each page. While Jones does a decent job of finishing Wrightson's pencils and plans, his work does not flesh out Wrightson's with the the level of detail he was known for and ends the book much weaker than what could have been. The story itself was mediocre in my opinion, but since I was primarily interesting in viewing the Wrightson's art, my enjoyment of it was not deterred. I am excited to view his original Frankenstein illustrations once I finally get my hands on a reprinting. 

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