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A review by musingofsouls
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White
5.0
A longer version of the review will be available very soon on Musing of Souls.
So, let's talk about Frankenstein. . .'
or let's not, let's talk about this book.
This was my very first experience with this author and it turned out to be purely good. Well, for starters I had not read Frankenstein before and I was so into the cover that I did not even bother to read the blurb of the book. I just kept going through it and it just was a completely new experience for me.
The book is written from the point of view of Elizabeth and not Victor. ( Everyone who has gone through Frankenstein might notice the differences and similarities in the book but eh. . .not me!). Also, I do not read much Historical fiction which I do not know why but I certainly enjoyed it. It feels set in history but somehow it has the modern touch to it. The writing style and the young adult characters feel very life-like to me.
Elizabeth, an orphan child, not certainly adopted but actually kept as a helper and a part of the family as well, but you know not in a way where she is the child with mom and dad, helper like family. She is a beautiful, perfect, kind, and caring person and that is what she seems to be like to you but there's a mask and there are secrets hidden in the mind. When Victor moves out of the country and when there is no news from him, Elizabeth is on the run to out Victor with her best friend and sister-like lady, Justine. What follows is the series of mysteries you would love to know on your own. ( or you already know because you have read the original book.).
I love-love-loved the character of Justine a lot. She seemed like a perfect best friend for me. Then, comes Elizabeth Lavenza who is bold and beautiful yet scary sometimes.
The story as it reaches the end does get a bit fast-paced, I was a bit lost around it, but I just could not cut out any stars for that.
Triggers:
Swearing
Gore
Killing
Minimal animal abuse.
Age Rating: Suitable for 15+, I highly recommend not give this to any 11,12 years old. (It is your choice in the end, but, I am just saying, the essence won't be understood.)
I would conclude this, placing this book on the 4.75 stars shelf and rounding it up to 5!!
So, let's talk about Frankenstein. . .'
or let's not, let's talk about this book.
This was my very first experience with this author and it turned out to be purely good. Well, for starters I had not read Frankenstein before and I was so into the cover that I did not even bother to read the blurb of the book. I just kept going through it and it just was a completely new experience for me.
The book is written from the point of view of Elizabeth and not Victor. ( Everyone who has gone through Frankenstein might notice the differences and similarities in the book but eh. . .not me!). Also, I do not read much Historical fiction which I do not know why but I certainly enjoyed it. It feels set in history but somehow it has the modern touch to it. The writing style and the young adult characters feel very life-like to me.
Elizabeth, an orphan child, not certainly adopted but actually kept as a helper and a part of the family as well, but you know not in a way where she is the child with mom and dad, helper like family. She is a beautiful, perfect, kind, and caring person and that is what she seems to be like to you but there's a mask and there are secrets hidden in the mind. When Victor moves out of the country and when there is no news from him, Elizabeth is on the run to out Victor with her best friend and sister-like lady, Justine. What follows is the series of mysteries you would love to know on your own. ( or you already know because you have read the original book.).
I love-love-loved the character of Justine a lot. She seemed like a perfect best friend for me. Then, comes Elizabeth Lavenza who is bold and beautiful yet scary sometimes.
The story as it reaches the end does get a bit fast-paced, I was a bit lost around it, but I just could not cut out any stars for that.
Triggers:
Swearing
Gore
Killing
Minimal animal abuse.
Age Rating: Suitable for 15+, I highly recommend not give this to any 11,12 years old. (It is your choice in the end, but, I am just saying, the essence won't be understood.)
I would conclude this, placing this book on the 4.75 stars shelf and rounding it up to 5!!