

This Dark Endeavor
Author: Kenneth Oppel
Narrator: Luke Daniels
Unabridged: 7 hr 21 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Published: 08/23/2011
Categories: Young Adult Fiction
Author: Kenneth Oppel
Narrator: Luke Daniels
Unabridged: 7 hr 21 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Published: 08/23/2011
Categories: Young Adult Fiction
KENNETH OPPEL’s first novel was published when he was eighteen years old. Since then, he was 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.
I don’t often request an advance reading copy of a book. In fact, I’m usually declining ARCs because I’m offered more than I could possibly read. However, when I heard about Oppel’s latest project, a prequel to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, I immediately asked if I could read an advance copy, and I w......more
huh. i had never heard of this kenneth oppel fellow, but i guess he's some big deal in YA publishing. i have so much to learn. i liked this book very much. but more important than my enjoyment, this is going to be a great book for reluctant boy readers. that's a big problem in the world of educators......more
Los retellings no suelen ser de mi agrado pero Frankenstein es mi debilidad, es de mis clásicos predilectos y si el aura puede volverse incluso más oscura que la historia original yo estaré más que dispuesta a leer. Víctor y Conrad poseen elementos similares pero que con el pasar de las páginas se va......more
4.0 Stars After finally reading Frankenstein, I am eager to read more retellings. I really enjoyed this one. While classified as young adult, I feel like this one has all ages appeal, avoiding many of the YA tropes. I loved the writing and atmosphere, with a brooding Gothic tone.......more