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A review by tobin_elliott
Frankenstein by Georges Bess
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love the story of Frankenstein and his monster in all its forms. It's just a wonderfully tragic story.
And while my favourite edition will always be the prose novel stunningly enhanced with the most incredible linework Bernie Wrightson ever did, this full on graphic novel of the tale is a close second. Georges Bess captures the emotion as well as the landscapes of Frankenstein's world, and the travels of his monster.
Read this first for the story, then come back and just study the imagery. This is an adaptation that will keep giving with each viewing.
And while my favourite edition will always be the prose novel stunningly enhanced with the most incredible linework Bernie Wrightson ever did, this full on graphic novel of the tale is a close second. Georges Bess captures the emotion as well as the landscapes of Frankenstein's world, and the travels of his monster.
Read this first for the story, then come back and just study the imagery. This is an adaptation that will keep giving with each viewing.