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Gris Grimly's Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus: Assembled From the Original Text by Mary Shelley in Three Volumes
By SHELLEY, Mary
- ISBN
- 978-0-06-186297-7 978-0-06-223922-8
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Balzer & Bray
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2013 | Graphic Novels
Gr 7 Up—Shelley's Frankenstein can be considered a lot of things; easy reading is not one of them. Grimly's version carefully strips down the original text, keeping only the bare bones of the story, and accompanies it with his comically gothic illustrations. From the Neo-Victorian clothing and emo hairdos to the steampunk backdrop of Victor Frankenstein's lab, Grimly's unique and twisted style blends perfectly with the material and breathes new life into these characters and situati...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2013
Adeptly "assembled from the original text," this graphic novel adaptation abridges Shelley's tale while staying true to its spirit. The inventive illustrations relocate Frankenstein and his creation to a goth-y, Tim Bur...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
