The Ultimate Frankenstein

by Byron Preiss and Brian W. Aldiss

Book Overview

This volume is a collection of monster stories by some of the world's leading authors. It features Kurt Vonnegut's Fortitude, plus tales by Brian W. Aldiss, Isaac Asimov, Loren D. Estleman, Charles de... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440503523
• ISBN13: 9780440503521
• Release Date: September 1991
• Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
• Length: 327 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

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A well-crafted compilation of tales; a good deal more discriminating than most monster/horror collections (because less material on Frankenstein's monster?). A great many of these stories are literature - some poignant, sentimental, mostly tragic and some actually scary; just like the myth that was their mother. The Vonnegut peice, "Fortitude" is a short play. While more simple in its statement and language than the other pieces, is fast and sharp on irony. "Monster of the Midway" is a short funny piece in a nontraditional arrangement, amusing even if you don't like football. "Pity the Monsters" has its pitiful and frightening moments. And Brian Aldiss' "Summertime was Nearly Over" almost made me cry. The creature that is the protoganist of Aldiss' story is achingly intelligent and well-spoken. But I think my favorite was "Creature on the Couch" despite its sudden and ambigous ending. It's funny and charming while being somewhat suspenseful, and maybe a little shocking as you re-read the ending again...