![]() “Brash, jealous, and arrogant, Victor is sweet relief from today’s introspective YA protagonists, and one can easily visualize how this teen becomes the mad genius of Shelley’s Frankenstein.” “For those simply wanting a good story with plenty of action, this book will not disappoint.” Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books in a STARRED reviewĪn ALA Best Book for Young Adults NomineeĪ Governor General’s Literary Award for Children’s Text Nominee “Oppel grapples with the human duality of animal and soul in ways that recall (but don’t repeat) Shelley’s similar thematic explorations as he revitalizes the classic horror tale for a new generation.” “Oppel’s tale is melodramatic, exciting, disquieting…a delicious mix.” “Oppel’s novel is a gripping tale of undying devotion, mixing hope with foreboding.” “Adventures do not come more thrilling, gorgeously written or absorbing than this.” ![]() ![]() Kelley Armstrong, author of the Darkest Power series, for The Globe and Mail “This Dark Endeavor may renew interest in Frankenstein, but it also stands alone as an original and welcome addition to the world of young-adult fiction.” I anticipate This Dark Endeavor will get a lot of attention, and rightly so.” “Oppel has reinvented the gothic thriller for modern readers. ![]() The gothic masterpiece that has everyone talking ![]()
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