1. 404
   The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (SanctiSpiritus, ghr4)
2. 282
   Dracula by Bram Stoker (MarcusBrutus, Cecilturtle, LitPeejster)
3. 244
   The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells (Liondancer, artturnerjr)

   Liondancer: another scientist whose creatures get out of control

   artturnerjr: Both books share a similar blend of science fiction and horror.

4. 92
   The Journals of Mary Shelley by Professor Paula R. Feldman (JessamyJane)
5. 103
   The Golem by Gustav Meyrink (Kolbkarlsson)
6. 40
   The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells (DeusXMachina)

   DeusXMachina: Science and the responsibility for its results.

7. 51
   Grendel by John Gardner (sturlington)

   sturlington: Both books attempt to get into the mind of a monster.

8. 41
   Monster: A Novel of Frankenstein by Dave Zeltserman (Crypto-Willobie)

   Crypto-Willobie: A decadent noirish retelling of the Frankenstein story from the monster's point of view.

9. 74
   Dracula [Norton Critical Edition] by Bram Stoker (Nubiannut)
10. 30
    Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [1994 film] by Kenneth Branagh (Anonymous user)

    Anonymous user: Nowhere near as bad as many silly reviews would have you believe. Countless changes of the novel, but the spirit, the basic story and the essence of the characters are retained. Actually improved. The movie's more Gothic and more horror, for one (or two) thing(s). More dramatic and more tightly plotted, too. Excellent cast and production design.… (more)

11. 42
    Frankenstein: A Cultural History by Susan Tyler Hitchcock (FFortuna)
12. 32
    The deserted house + The sandman by E. T. A. Hoffmann (Nickelini)

    Nickelini: Written within a year of each other, Hoffmann's The Sandman and Shelley's Frankenstein both feature man-made beings. And both have been adapted beyond recognition.

13. 00
    Paradise Regained by John Milton (ricalyr)
14. 22
    Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus (thecoroner)
15. 11
    The Hidden by Richard Sala (Michael.Rimmer)
16. 11
    Sielun pimeä puoli : Mary Shelley ja Frankenstein by Merete Mazzarella (GoST)
17. 01
    Fries Alive! by David Baldacci (JenniferRobb)

    JenniferRobb: In both cases creations are brought to life by lightning. Baldacci's is better for the younger set (ages 7-10) while Frankenstein can be enjoyed by many ages.

18. 01
    The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories (Dover Thrift Edition) by Mark Twain (JolieLouise)

    JolieLouise: The Mysterious Stranger is about a creator's treatment of his creation.

19. 23
    The Diamond Lens by Fitz James O'Brien (Anonymous user)
20. 34
    The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells (Morteana)

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