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Frankenstein (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Frankenstein (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Nov 9, 2025 5:53 AM

Author:Mary Shelley

Frankenstein (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

Now a Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition with an introduction by Elizabeth Kostova and cover art by Ghost World creator Daniel Clowes, Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel presents the epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brink of madness. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientific hubris, and horror.

Reviews

I enjoyed [In Borrowed Light] so much that I've bought the first two [books in the Langani series]

—— Historical Novels Review

[Praise for A Durable Fire:] An epic of murder, betrayal, love, loss, forgiveness and redemption

—— The Times

Hilarious... Smart, confident and, in places, eye wateringly upfront

—— Elizabeth Buchan , Sunday Times

Powered by Jon Canter's sharp and original wit and his constantly fizzing prose...an acute and very funny novel about the perils of rural life and of falling a little bit in love with your next-door neighbour

—— Daily Mail

As an advertisement for either urban or rural living among self-satisfied characters, Worth is a toe-curling horror story; as a cheeky and well-directed poke in said characters' eyes, it's a winner

—— Independent on Sunday

Canter is a sympathetic writer and one with a keen eye and ear for the absurd. There are sentences on almost every page which raise a smile

—— Scotsman

With shades of Mike Leigh's Another Year, it's a consistently funny skewering of middle-class clichés with memorable characters and a dark twist

—— Shortlist

It's set in my favourite place (Suffolk) and I opened it at random, read a page and laughed

—— Julie Myerson , Daily Telegraph

A darkly comic read that's perfect for anyone considering chucking in city life and starting afresh

—— Sport Magazine

The author's comic take on the gap between his characters' aspirations and their shortfall makes for hilarious, snappy reading... A sermon on the perils of the rural dream, it will have estate agents blanching. But as a robust and sharp piece of fiction, it is smart, confident and, in places, eye wateringly upfront

—— Elizabeth Buchan , Sunday Times

Jon Canter is hilarious and self-deprecating, a wonderful, wise and witty writer

—— Helen Fielding

Jon Canter is a North London Woody Allen

—— Independent

Canter is a sharp writer with a wickedly dry wit

—— Metro

Hilarious…every page contains a joke

—— Christopher Hirst , Independent

Metropolitan media types transplanted to Suffolk provides fertile ground for Canter’s third hilarious novel…every page contains a joke

—— Christopher Hirst , Independent

Acute, horrifying and entertaining

—— The Lady

Pleasingly geeky novel ... No wonder there are plans to make into a film

—— Shortlist

Ready Player One is a fantastic adventure set in a futuristic world with a retro heart. Once I started reading, I didn't want to put it down and I couldn't wait to pick it back up

—— S.G. Browne, author of Breathers and Fated

Cline's novel is a nerdcore odyssey; engaging and fun, this Gen-X popcult thrillride drew me in like a Galaxian machine set to free play.

—— James Swallow

Cline [crafts] a fresh and imaginative world from our old toy box ... Cline strikes the nerves of nerd culture as expertly as Andy played that skeleton organ in The Goonies

—— Entertainment Weekly

Totally awesome!

—— Edinburgh Evening News

I would recommend this book in a heartbeat...young or old - it's just brilliant!

—— Books4Teens.co.uk

In the safe hands of none other than Mr. Steven Spielberg, this is your last chance to read the book before the movie hype drowns out the written word. A mixed up dystopian fantasy adventure novel with more nods to 80’s pop culture than even the biggest John Hughes fan will be able to handle, it’s just a whole lot of fun to read

—— 'Best books of 2015’, All in London

This is one you need to read before EVERYONE knows about it!

—— So Feminine

Ultimately entertaining, enthusiastic and enjoyable. A real must-have for any collection…a beautifully constructed piece of escapism which will pull you in with such vigour that you miss your train stop.

—— Live Magazines

Powerful and very timely message

—— Guardian
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