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I've always known that Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was amazing, but now I admire her even more. This no-nonsense biography may be a little dry in its style, but it is very well researched and attempts to separate fact from rumour. It describes Mary's strength and how she was able to deal with the many tragedies life dealt her, explains the seeming controversies behind her attitudes, and draws the portrait of an exceptional figure. Great read.

This book is extremely matter-of-fact in the way that it is written. I think that many people would find the style of writing to be very boring. But it was very well written and the facts presented were obviously well researched. I would recommend that you truly want to know more about Mary Shelley and the aspects of her life and the people around her in her life before picking up this book.