Review: Frankenstein is Back
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 3, 2011
I have always been a big fan of Frankenstein, no not the stumbling beast depicted in the Monster Mash, but the wonderful classic by Mary Shelley. Back from the Dead by Stuart Land is a continuation of the story, incorporating similar elements from the original novel with modern-esque. I was unaware what to expect when I first began to read through the pages, but I was delighted once the prose sucked me in. The language is skilled, yet welcoming to anyone wishing to delve deeper into this centuries old story.I have seen movies and other novels attempt to rekindle classical novels, but have failed. The onslaught of Dracula adaptions are a symbol of this, but to see an author shed new light in such a way is inspiring. As I read through most of the novel, I couldn't help, but feel the same emotional-mix as I did when I read through Mary Shelley's novel several years ago. The characters are alive, even the creature, well kind of alive. But anyway, I recommend this novel to anyone who is interested in the horror genre, or even just a lover of the original.5 out of 5 Damian of the Kindle Book Review