--- product_id: 3822927 title: "Frankenstein" price: "NZ$19" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/3822927-frankenstein store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Frankenstein **Price:** NZ$19 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Frankenstein - **How much does it cost?** NZ$19 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/3822927-frankenstein) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Frankenstein (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) Few creatures of horror have seized readers' imaginations and held them for so long as the anguished monster of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein . The story of Victor Frankenstein's terrible creation and the havoc it caused has enthralled generations of readers and inspired countless writers of horror and suspense. Considering the gothic novel's enduring success, it is remarkable that it began merely as a whim of Lord Byron's. "We will each write a story," Byron announced to his next-door neighbors, Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin and her lover, the romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. The illustrious poets failed to complete their ghost stories, but Mary Shelley rose supremely to the challenge. With Frankenstein, she succeeded admirably in the task she set for herself: to create a story that, in her own words, "would speak to the mysterious fears of our nature and awaken thrilling horror — one to make the reader dread to look round, to curdle the blood, and quicken the beatings of the heart." A masterpiece of science fiction, Frankenstein was published anonymously in 1818 and then revised in 1831 with Mary Shelley as author. The classic novel is famously subtitled The Modern Prometheus and based on the Ancient Greek myth of Prometheus, as both Victor Frankenstein and Prometheus developed science that gives humans immortality. The book has inspired numerous movie, theatrical, and television adaptations. A top 100 Great American Read, it's one of the best-loved and most influential works ever published. Mary Shelley, also known as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, is the daughter of political philosopher William Godwin and feminist activist and philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft. Review: Worth a read for sure! - This Dover Thrift Edition version was 166 pages and after reading it I saw that other versions were 200 and up to 500 pages in length. I’m not sure if I allowed myself to be cheated pages and unknowingly read a watered down Cliff Notes version. As for the book itself, I was amazed that such a young person could have written this book barely out of their teens. The vocabulary and turn of phrase she created and used was astonishing. I also found her poetic prose used to describe the character’s descriptions of nature to be enjoyable. Also the author did an amazing job writing on Victor Frankenstein’s descriptions of the heartbreak of being alone and away from love ones for months and years at a time and the regret and remorse he felt for creating the monster. Also the author wrote about the character Walton and his feelings of being alone and being unable to bond and form a meaningful friendship with another male during his lifetime. I also enjoyed the poetic prose of the monster and his thoughts when he spoke about the “cottagers” and also his disdain for Victor and all of mankind. I also thought it was clever how Shelley started off this book with letters written between the character Walton and his sister Mrs Seville. Walton later meets Victor Frankenstein by chance in the Russian Artic. Victor then becomes the narrative voice in the book as he tells his story. Later the monster himself becomes narrative voice of the story. Then Victor resumes the story narrative, followed by Walton again, and concluding with the monster. It’s a great book and I recommend it. Review: A great classic - A great book! One of my favorites ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,132 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #30 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #41 in Folklore (Books) #110 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,069 Reviews | ## Images ![Frankenstein - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81F6mF9efaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth a read for sure! *by T***N on January 28, 2026* This Dover Thrift Edition version was 166 pages and after reading it I saw that other versions were 200 and up to 500 pages in length. I’m not sure if I allowed myself to be cheated pages and unknowingly read a watered down Cliff Notes version. As for the book itself, I was amazed that such a young person could have written this book barely out of their teens. The vocabulary and turn of phrase she created and used was astonishing. I also found her poetic prose used to describe the character’s descriptions of nature to be enjoyable. Also the author did an amazing job writing on Victor Frankenstein’s descriptions of the heartbreak of being alone and away from love ones for months and years at a time and the regret and remorse he felt for creating the monster. Also the author wrote about the character Walton and his feelings of being alone and being unable to bond and form a meaningful friendship with another male during his lifetime. I also enjoyed the poetic prose of the monster and his thoughts when he spoke about the “cottagers” and also his disdain for Victor and all of mankind. I also thought it was clever how Shelley started off this book with letters written between the character Walton and his sister Mrs Seville. Walton later meets Victor Frankenstein by chance in the Russian Artic. Victor then becomes the narrative voice in the book as he tells his story. Later the monster himself becomes narrative voice of the story. Then Victor resumes the story narrative, followed by Walton again, and concluding with the monster. It’s a great book and I recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great classic *by T***A on May 12, 2026* A great book! One of my favorites ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THIS IS THE BEST BOOKS. *by K***N on November 11, 2025* This English edition of “Frankenstein” offers a clear and faithful reading of Mary Shelley’s classic. The narrative preserves its original intensity, combining science, psychological terror, and moral reflection. The development of Victor Frankenstein and his creature is well presented, with language that remains accessible even for intermediate English readers. This edition is suitable for anyone wanting to experience the text in its original language without losing readability. It is an essential work for its thematic depth and literary value. ## Frequently Bought Together - Dover Frankenstein - White Nights - Letters to a Young Poet --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/3822927-frankenstein](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/3822927-frankenstein) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*