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Mister Creecher (2011)

by Chris Priestley(Favorite Author)

3.43 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1408811049 (ISBN13: 9781408811047)

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

Bloomsbury UK

review 1: Brilliant ... loved it. A tale about friendship and belonging, this is a twist on the Frankenstein story with some wonderful characters. Evocatively set in both London and the wilds of the North, Chris Priestley manages to set the scene for both locations - from murky fog-filled alleyways to the windswept moors, taking in a Victorian Oxford on the way. But don't get me wrong, this isn't just about a journey; there are some scary moments, some funny moments and a very clever ending!
review 2: I'm a big fan of the original Frankenstein, and I think this alternate look at the Creature's journey through the UK in pursuit of Frankenstein succeeds in illuminating many of the themes of Shelley's original work in an accessible way for contemporary readers. Billy is an ... moreengaging and sympathetic narrator, and his friendship with Mr. Creecher is believable and poignant. I struggled a bit with the ending - it felt a bit abrupt. But I was pleasantly surprised by the way Priestly brought in another piece of classic literature in the end. This would make a great intro to Frankenstein for middle school audiences, and is a solid read on its own, too. less

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