This Dark Endeavor & Such Wicked Intent by Kenneth Oppel
Most people have to read Frankenstein in high school, and if
they didn't they have probably seen at least one film adaptation of the
story. Kenneth Oppel takes the character
of Victor Frankenstein and creates a history that looks to give the reader
understanding of how his journey leads to the eventual creation of his
monster. This Dark Endeavor introduces
the series and the Frankenstein family.
Throughout the story Victor is searching for a cure for his twin brother’s
potentially fatal illness. It has a
little bit of everything in the story, and the dynamic between Victor, his
brother, and his friends adds depth to the adventure.
The series is written with young adults in mind, and mixes
genres in a way that I love. There is a
definite blend of the historical fiction genre with fantasy and science fiction elements. I used this book in my classroom and my
students enjoyed it as much as I did. I
liked that Victor is a flawed character, but that he has noble intentions. It matches my memories of the original
character. I assume the series will
continue, though I can’t find anything in writing that confirms the release of
book three.
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