50 pages 1 hour read

Jeanette Winterson

Frankissstein

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson intertwines the lives of Dr. Ry, a transgender physician in the process of transitioning, and Victor Stein, a professor of artificial intelligence focused on cryogenic experiments and digital emulations to achieve eternal life. Their complex relationship, alongside Ron Lord's venture into AI-driven sex dolls, reflects on the ethical dimensions of human identity and technology, with parallels to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The novel addresses sensitive topics related to body autonomy and gender dysphoria.

Reviews & Readership

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Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson is praised for its inventive narrative and thought-provoking themes, blending Gothic elements with contemporary issues such as artificial intelligence and gender identity. Critics admire Winterson's wit and imagination but note that the novel's ambitious scope may overwhelm some readers, occasionally leading to underdeveloped subplots.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Frankissstein?

A reader who would enjoy Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson likely appreciates literary fiction with a blend of historical reimagination and futuristic speculation. Fans of The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger and Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell will find its exploration of identity, technology, and gender compelling.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Historical Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Topics

LGBTQ

Themes

Identity: Femininity

Identity: Gender

Identity: Masculinity