A review by eyedrop
This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel

2.0

2.25/5

I was expecting a backstory to Frankenstein that captures the feel of Mary Shelley's work, but that essence was almost non-existent. This Dark Endeavor did get more interesting around the last third, but it was too late. I was already bored to death by Victor's infatuation with Elizabeth, and the disappointingly bland atmosphere of the book.

While Victor was somewhat of an interesting anti-hero (just barely), I couldn't believe that a sixteen year-old would be so passionate about a girl. Speaking of Elizabeth, I felt like Kenneth Oppel just added her for the sake of including a token female character. She was only used a foil for Victor and his brother.

OVERALL: Unfortunately, This Dark Endeavor failed in its execution of an interesting idea. I will not continue with the sequel.