3.5
The Last Man
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First published in 1826, “The Last Man” is a dystopian science fiction novel by Mary Shelley that depicts a future where a mysterious pandemic almost decimates the world's population in the 21st century. Widely considered to be the first dystopian novel, it was unfavourably received when originally published and did not garner much popularity until the 1960s. A chilling prediction of the future by the progenitor of science fiction not to be missed by fans of the genre. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797–1851) was an English novelist most famous for writing the Gothic novel and early example of science fiction “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus” (1818). She was the wife of Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley, as well as daughter of the political philosopher William Godwin and philosopher and feminist activist Mary Wollstonecraft. Other notable works by this author include: “The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck” (1830), “Lodore” (1835), and “Falkner” (1837). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this vintage novel now in a brand new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
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“This book took me forever.
Was it bad? No. Was it a difficult read? Kinda.
I only say it was difficult because oh my gosh was it heavy. Obviously with a title like that you know there is going to be some sad stuff happening. Then when you factor in the author you know it’ll be even heavier.
Then you see the background for the novel, about how this book is her grief after losing those she loved…oof you are in for a heavy read.
This was beautifully written. My heart felt heavier and heavier with each page, with each life event, with each loss. How can Shelley make something so depressing also so beautiful?
If you’re in the mood for something that won’t lift your spirits, but will definitely fill you with feelings…I definitely recommend this classic.”
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