Hideous Love: The Story of the Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein, (Hardcover)

from Bookswithbite

Alright. This book is way more than what I thought it be. For sure, I love the writing. But the characters had my stomach in knots. Love: Let me tells you the way this love is hideous. This love is doomed from the start. And iffy guy attracted to a young girl, romance moves fast. Oh and did I men...

from hopeevey

I found the life of the protagonist more appealing than the writing of this book. It was a pleasant enough read, although less poetry than choppy prose in short lines.

from EKAnderson

I love a good biographical novel. History has so many stories in and of itself, and yet it leaves room for the imagination to conjure its own legends. Mary Shelley, author of FRANKENSTEIN, is a woman that intrigues so many readers, and who clearly inspired Stephanie Hemphill, author of HIDEOUS LO...

from LaPrieta2

4Q, 4P (my VOYA codes). I gave this novel-in-verse work a 4 for quality as it flows pretty well and makes you feel like it could have actually been written by Mary Shelley, and I gave it a 4 for popularity as I believe many people would like to read this book - even if they aren't normally reader...

from Juva

A hauntingly lyrical story about the life of Mary Shelley. I had no idea what her life was like before reading this book and I was captivated. The author creates a deeply moving and intimate narrative centered around a diary that the author keeps. The losses she suffered and the unique life she l...