Devotion turns deadly in this second Gothic thriller from Kenneth Oppel telling the story of young Victor Frankenstein's life - everything that happened before he became the creator of THAT monster.
Kenneth Oppel is one of the great contemporary storytellers. His
first novel was published when he was eighteen years old. Since
then, he has won extraordinary acclaim for his imaginative works,
including the Silverwing trilogy and the Airborn series. The novel
Airborn won both a Printz Honor and the Governor General's Award.
His last novel Half Brother was named both Children's Book of the
Year and Best Young Adult Book of the Year by the Canadian Library
Association.
Kenneth Oppel lives in Toronto with his family and can be found
online at www.kennethoppel.ca
Oppel writes beautifully, conjuring up an atmospheric and gripping
gothic adventure where our foreknowledge of Victor’s ultimate quest
only adds to the tension
*Daily Mail*
A standout sequel and engrossing ghost story
*Kirkus*
Gr 9 Up-In Kenneth Oppel's sequel (2012) to This Dark Endeavor (2011, both S & S), brilliant, arrogant, and inquisitive 16-year-old Victor Frankenstein is desperately mourning the recent death of this twin brother, Konrad. Although he had sworn off the use of dark magic, when Victor discovers a text that convinces him he can bring Konrad back to life, he enlists the aid of Elizabeth, Konrad's heartbroken betrothed (whom Victor covets for himself), and their best friend, Henry, to help him enter the spirit world. Together they construct and grow a mud body into which they plan to release Konrad's spirit. Creepy at times (with butterflies which attach like leeches, bringing the teenagers their hearts' desires while stealing their life forces for an evil purpose), this gothic horror story will keep listeners enthralled. While the men's voices are compellingly narrated by Luke Daniels, the female voices are lacking. Elizabeth, a spirited character with a mind of her own, generally sounds subdued, often speaking in a whisper. Victor's voice is a delight: abrasive, supremely self-confident, and yet likeable. Gentle music is played at the beginning and end of each disc. A must-have where A Dark Endeavor or Mary Shelley's Frankenstein are popular.-Julie Paladino, East Chapel Hill High School, NC (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Oppel writes beautifully, conjuring up an atmospheric and gripping
gothic adventure where our foreknowledge of Victor's ultimate quest
only adds to the tension * Daily Mail *
A standout sequel and engrossing ghost story * Kirkus *
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