Recommended since its a classic, but it is hard to read. Better once you get to the part in Victor Frankenstein's words. Those of us who got through the book (not many!) were all surprised that the story was not what we expected, and is a good story. Others now want to go back and read it.

I read this on the recommendation of my husband. The first few chapters were boring, confusing, and I quickly came to dislike both Walton and Victor. But then the monster spoke - and I began to understand the true meaning of horror. Not the blood and guts kind. The "an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust" kind. I can't even tell you how often while reading this short book that my mouth hung open in shock or I exclaimed, "Ugh, I hate him!"
There was so much insight and beauty in the writing; the difference between Victor and his creation was so clear that I can't help but marvel that it was written by a 19 year old. For these reasons and more, I enjoyed it and will recommend it to others.