Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

This book was assigned to me while in college by Rob Carney (also the author of a book of poetry I read -but was not assigned to read). I think Rob liked the story behind the novel more than the novel itself i.e. the "ghost story."

I did enjoy this novel, but now I'm a Frankenstein snob. First things first; Frankenstein was the creator of the beast. Secondly; there was no "brain swaping." And lastly; the beast became a monster only after living among people.

The modern rendition of the story is childish and discourages people from taking the novel serious, but Mary Shelley has very serious themes in this book.