If you're much familiar with the story of Frankenstein, chances are you've heard the story of how it was written. What makes this book more intriguing is it puts that tale in the greater context of Shelley's life. Her strained family relationships, rebellious nature, "wild" life choices, and general youth and inexperience. It gives more context to the final product. And the illustrations add to the general foreboding and dark nature of the whole story. It gives us something of an uneasy feeling as we read. My one concern, though, is with the picture book format. Will a child young enough to appreciate the picture book be familiar enough with Frankenstein for it to make sense?
More information: Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein releases August 28.
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