My Frankenstein [Kindle Edition]

Michael Lee (Author), Frauke Spanuth (Illustrator)

Book Description

In a small village in early 19th Century young Eva is enthralled by the new young baron, Viktor Frankenstein. Viktor promises to transform the traditional little town into a beacon of science and gives the book loving Eva access to his fantastic library. Eva becomes his student and assists him in a secret experiment, though she is kept in the dark about its ultimate aim. Soon after that Viktor introduces Eva to his “cousin” Adam. Adam is horribly disfigured with stitches running across his face. Viktor claims he is mute and simpleminded, but Eva takes pity on him and sets out to teach him to speak.…

What follows is a combination of tragic romance and classic horror as Eva is pulled between Viktor, who grows jealous and takes murderous steps to ensure his secret, and Adam, who possess tremendous strength and rage yet deep inside is innocent and vulnerable.

In his debut fantasy novel, Michael J. Lee retells the classic story by Mary Shelley as a dark romance with steampunk overtones.

"I would highly recommend giving this a read, probably more than once, and if you love Frankenstein then this is an absolute must for your reading collection." Eric Swett, My Writer's Cramp

Product Details

• File Size: 414 KB
• Print Length: 275 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004QOA2K4
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #479,157 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious re-imagining of the classic tale. March 30, 2011

By Michele Hauf

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I admit, I was drawn to MY FRANKENSTEIN by the cover. It is a super cover. Attractive female looking a bit distressed, moody background, swirly stuff. And the title. How can you not want to read this one? So I downloaded the sample for my Kindle and immediately after reading that I bought the whole thing--because I needed it right NOW. I could not stop reading, or clicking the pages. It is a story that will sweep you into the dark 19th century world Lee has created, and it won't let you go until the very last page.

The heroine is young, smart Eva who works in her father's inn. She is captivated by the mysterious and forward-thinking baron Viktor Frankenstein who lives in a castle at the edge of their tiny, unassuming village. Viktor wants to industrialize the town, but for purposes far more evil than even he can foresee. Eva is intrigued by his darkness and the knowledge he offers with an open invitation to visit his library. Eventually he begins tutoring her, and Eva is romanced by this enigmatic man of science. They are two of a kind.

The introduction of the mysterious Adam touches her heart, and when she begins to ask questions, she learns his awful truth; a truth that changes her innocent heart and threatens her new relationship. The romance is sweet yet dark, and young love is blind as Eva is lured into Viktor's world, and she tumbles into depths she may be unable to forge.

This story is a page-turner (or clicker; it is electronic only). The chapters are short and intriguing, and the pacing is tight and rushes toward a horrific and compelling finale. The sex scenes are just a few sentences so I would say this could work as a YA read, too. My Frankenstein is a delicious re-imagining of the classic tale. With romance, mystery, terrific horror and a touch of steampunk, Lee has woven a tale that offers something for every reader.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This isn't your same old Frankenstein tale! May 19, 2012

By Cassandra L. Stuart

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I decided to read this book up for something to do on a road trip. I thought it would be good and wouldn't get too involved, since it's a re-telling of Frankenstein.
Yeah - that didn't work out at all. I ignored everybody and everything like they didn't exist and never had. I believe my pooch passed out at some point from lack of food and the necessary breaks while on the road. Don't feel too bad, she got me back. Many times.

So, out of left field, I decided that I loved this book! It has a very dark/gothicky feel to it and had just the right amount of build up. I could not stop turning pages if my life depended on it (and at several points, it probably did)

Viktor Frankenstein blows into town, meets Eva while she's trying not to fall off the roof and make an idiot of herself, and this is where it alllll begins. Vik's a mad scientist who screws up everyone's lives in town, not to mention the town itself, and whether or not the author intended it, I could not bring myself to hate him. Eva falls hard for him, having just been brushed aside by the love of her life and begins to assist him at the castle.

Adam pops up (oh, and I love HIM to bits and pieces), Eva is challenged to 'help' him, and this is when things start to become a little clearer for her regarding the man she is falling in love with. I can't say much because I don't want to ruin it for you - but I'm not above begging you to read it.

Again, I love the feel of My Frankenstein and am going to try talk Michael Lee into a second book for it. :)
I really, REALLY need to know what happens 'after'.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars New twist on the classic story August 13, 2011

By Donna Simmonds

Format:Kindle Edition

Frankenstein was never one of my favorite stories. I liked it and appreciated it. But for me it wasn't on the same level as say Dracula. So I was interested in seeing how this story would come out. I have read similar stories in the past, where an author takes a classic tale and retells it from a different perspective. I have to say in this case I was pleasantly surprised with what I read.

I think most people reading this will know the story of Frankenstein. So going in you already have a passing familiarity with the concept. But Michael really goes further. He is not just retelling the story from Eva's point of view. He has really expanded it and brought it into a more steampunk era of progression as well.

Viktor isn't just a mad scientist. He really is a genius that can still be considered completely crazy. He has a secret ultimate plan that involves more than reanimation.

Eva is a great character. She is smart and strong and really progressive for her time. She sees things in a much wider view and an eye toward the future that most of her fellow townspeople can't envision. Sadly this makes her easier prey for Viktor when he comes to town.

Overall the story is not at all hard to follow. It paces well and does not drag. Its easy to read and is a really good thought out version of the story we all already know.

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Born in Detroit, lived on the East Coast, the West Coast and the Midwest.

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