This Dark Endeavour by Kenneth Oppel

384 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

In this prequel to Mary Shelley’s gothic classic, Frankenstein, 16-year-old Victor Frankenstein begins a dark journey that will change his life forever. Victor’s twin, Konrad, has fallen ill, and no doctor is able to cure him. Unwilling to give up...

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Community Reviews Summary of 230 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 75%
adventurous 62%
tense 37%
emotional 25%
sad 12%

Pace

fast 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.73

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