Such Wicked Intent
The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein, Book Two
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Publisher Description
Devotion turns deadly in this second Gothic thriller from Printz Honor–winner Kenneth Oppel that is “every bit as thrilling and engaging” (VOYA) as This Dark Endeavor.
When does obsession become madness? Tragedy has forced sixteen-year-old Victor Frankenstein to swear off alchemy forever. He burns the Dark Library. He vows he will never dabble in the dark sciences again—just as he vows he will no longer covet Elizabeth, his brother’s betrothed.
If only these things were not so tempting.
When he and Elizabeth discover a portal into the spirit world, they cannot resist. Together with Victor’s twin, Konrad, and their friend Henry, the four venture into a place of infinite possibilities where power and passion reign. But as they search for the knowledge to raise the dead, they unknowingly unlock a darkness from which they may never return.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this sequel to This Dark Endeavor, Oppel continues the story of young Victor Frankenstein, as he along with friends Henry and Elizabeth travels into a netherworld to find and rescue his twin brother, Konrad. But dark spirits look to circumvent this family reunion and cause further pain and Victor must determine if he craves power more than love. Narrator Luke Daniels skillfully portrays Victor, capturing both his arrogance and na ve moments of grandeur. In his rendition of Elizabeth, Daniels employs a higher pitch and evokes her strong convictions. Additionally, the narrator lends appropriate and unique voices to the book's other characters and provides solid and entertaining narration throughout, modulating tone, emphasis, and timing to ratchet up moments of drama. Ages 12 up. A Simon & Schuster hardcover.
Customer Reviews
Great book
I loved this dark endeavor but I like this much more the ending was good but why Konrad why
Amazing !
A must read for those who are into mystery, adventure, dark side of life. Gave me goosebumps reading! A little gory for some parts but overall a great book. I didn't buy it on here but as a library book.So I don't know if it is worth buying?