The Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship Of Victor Frankenstein By Kenneth Oppal

I have chosen the book: The Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein, written by author, Kenneth Oppal. This book is a prequel which was written in August, 2011. The theme of this book is Gothic and adventurous, along with danger, drama, and deep passion. This book takes place in the early 1800s, in Geneva, Switzerland. A time where reading candle light and riding in a carriage pulled by horses was popular. The characters of this book are brilliant and rich. so mostly likely being rich, they live fancy. A chateu with hidden passages and long hallways.

The main character of this book, and or series, is Victor Frankenstein. A fearless believable teenager, who is arrogant and reckless, is driven by passion and intelligence.

The Occulta Philosophia, Victor, being the brave soul he is, discovers something mysterious. Filled with books that were banned, he becomes fascinated by the books and the mysteries and discovers the Elixir of life. The Elixir of life is said to cure any sickness. His father catches him and tells him that the potion is forbidden and must never be used for it is against the law and their beliefs. After finding the alchemist behind the elixir, Victor convinces him to try the potion one last time, secretly. The alchemist told Victor and Elizabeth, if the potion isn’t done correctly the patient will die. Yet after being told this, Victor is wants to save his brother from his disease.

Victor is determined to get his brother healthy and he insists on going to find the three Ingredients for this magic formula for the elixir of life. Facing dangerous quests, with Elizabeth and Herny. Not only using their wits and strengths but, using potions that give extraordinary abilities. Abilities giving wolf vision and incredibly unusual strengths. This book is so detailed and imaginative; it gives images that keep you guessing what will happen

He does so much for his brother he forgets his own feelings. He cheats and lies, to get help and the Elixir of life. After reading this book, I feel as if reading was taken to another level. It may not be like classic literature, but it still is an outstanding book. Kenneth Oppal really took me by surprise. I have never heard of Kenneth but after this book, he seems to be an amazing writer.

I would recommend this book to some of my friends, because it has heroic acts and it show responsibility. Not only does is show these qualities, this book also shows that a girl or a woman can do anything a man can do. It proves that anyone can do anything if they put their mind and heart into it. This book has proven me wrong about selfless people who do selfish acts. Victor only cared for himself until Konrad fell ill.

It also gives me hope. Why hope exactly? Well, I believe if a fictional character like Victor can try to save his brother from a horrible blood disease, then I can at least try my best to graduate high school. This book is only a prequel and I can’t wait to read the next