So yeah, I'm understanding why book purists have issues with GDT's adaptation, but at the same time I don't agree with their views. And besides, they should have known GDT himself is famous for being a monster lover and wanted to adapt Frankenstein since his childhood

Speaking of which, this is just me nitpicky, but the bit where book!creature did in vol II chapter 8 rubs me the wrong way, because in my hc, Victor sort of tweaked to his creation's tale as if he suddenly turned heinous after he saved a young girl from drowning since his exile from the De Laceys

Said eBay purchase was a bunch of transparent watercolour half pans from China (I refuse to buy them via TEMU or AliExpress)

Suffice to say I'm miffed PayPal somehow rejected my purchase when I had no problems with it in the past

And yes, I know "pay in 3 installments" has issues in principle