I found that this book was an
interesting Young Adult twist on a classic. Not even so much of a twist as a
prequel and an answer to “why”. Kenneth Oppel expands on the world of
Frankenstein. He appears to do so while respecting the original story, just
adding his own flair where he feels there is need.
The author made me feel for the
characters, all of them. All though some of the time I agreed with characters,
I didn’t want to. Throughout the novel I found myself agreeing avidly with
decisions I never would have in different context.
And how about that ending, the
suddenness, the shock and the numbness that could be felt within the last
chapter were all emotions that one might feel in the same situation.
♥Characters♥
♥Victor:
I
can’t say that I agree with all his decisions. He was easy to trust although so
many others seemed to warn him against trusting so easily. Although I found
myself rooting for him and Elizabeth more than I wanted to, I’m a sucker for a
bad boy. Even though he had no right to claim his love for her and attempt to
steal her, I can understand how he would want validation as a human. To be
constantly compared to your twin would not be easy. I was impressed that he
never turned against his brother though. So truly he was not evil. He never
wished illness on his brother, and even when he was trying to steal his girl,
he still fought to cure him. So I suppose that that is respectable and loyal.
♥Konrad:
As
it is pointed out time and time again. Konrad is seen as better, happier, more
social and all together the smarter of the twins. Although when it comes down
to it, he does not agree with Victor’s image of him as the golden child. He
does his best to keep his temper, even when he finds out about the stolen kiss
and other’s feelings for his beloved. He even tried his best to keep her safe.
His death was truly unexpected, but in the end I suppose we are really reading
about resurrection of the dead.
♥Elizabeth:
She
is strong woman, who holds tightly to her beliefs. I can respect that. She is
clearly loyal and would do anything for the one she loves. She is even willing
to risk her life. Which is more of a love than some can say they ever find. I
do believe that she and Konrad would have made an excellent couple, but she
does have a wildness about her that is not unlike Victor’s. He certainly was
not wrong about that.
♥Henry:
He
is cowardly. He consistently stays behind and the one time he is heroic he has
trouble continuing his bravery. I hope that this improves in the next novel, as
there is no doubt that more bravery will be needed.
♥Polidori:
What
a fiend. It does not surprise me in the least, but I thought him to be a little
better of a man. I though he may mentor Victor but instead he turns against
them completely. I believe that he does know who they are though; I think he is
just waiting for the right moment to strike. I also strongly believe that Krake
is not a lynx but some hybrid he conducted in his laboratory, but that may just
be my imagination getting away with me though.
♥Moments
to Remember♥
♥Pg.
223
“From the
stained-glass windows shafts of coloured light angled through the stillness of
the church. My thoughts drifted.
Wine to
blood. Lead to gold. Medicine dripped in my brother’s veins. The transmutation
of matter.
Was it
magic or science? Fantasy or truth?”
♥Final
Line: “I promised that I would see my
brother again- even if it meant unlocking every secret law of this earth, to
bring him back.”
Thanks for reading,
Love,
Sidny xoxo
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