A review by michellehenriereads
This Dark Endeavour by Kenneth Oppel

4.0

I did not expect much from this book. I have not actually read the original Frankenstein and so I have not dwelt upon wondering how the mad scientist might have become mad enough to create such a monstrosity. With all of that said I must admit I was blown away with This Dark Endeavor. The background story was interesting and plausible. The characters were multi-dimensional. Future events were foreshadowed. Victor appears to be growing into a Byronic Hero (go to review of Jane Eyre for definitions of a Byronic Hero). He is certainly a tortured soul and perhaps his innocent heroine will be Elizabeth.

Victor had a natural crazy streak. He was a dare-devil, curious, jealous, insecure, loving and defiant. Konrad was Victor’s opposite; easily liked, obedient, trust-worthy and in love with Elizabeth.

There was an eerie feeling in the book as Victor begins to make the choices that will ultimately lead to...

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