This Dark Endeavor

Name: This Dark Endeavor
Brand: Brilliance Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Kenneth Oppel
ISBN: 9781455802944

Author: Kenneth Oppel

Series: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein #1

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

Synopsis

Victor Frankenstein leads a charmed life. He and his twin brother, Konrad, and their beautiful cousin Elizabeth take lessons at home and spend their spare time fencing and horseback riding. Along with their friend Henry, they have explored all the hidden passageways and secret rooms of the palatial Frankenstein chateau. Except one.The Dark Library contains ancient tomes written in strange languages, and filled with forbidden knowledge. Their father makes them promise never to visit the library again, but when Konrad becomes deathly ill, Victor knows he must find the book that contains the recipe for the legendary Elixir of Life.The elixir needs only three ingredients. But impossible odds, dangerous alchemy and a bitter love triangle threaten their quest at every turn.Victor knows he must not fail. But his success depends on how far he is willing to push the boundaries of nature, science and love— and how much he is willing to sacrifice.

About Kenneth Oppel

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rick

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

Goodreads review by karen

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

Goodreads review by Monica

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

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange)

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