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Kenneth Oppel has already proven his writing abilities with his other books, but with this work he has taken his art to a new place and it is one of dark fascination. I have been a Mary Shelley devotee for many years and was at first leery of a work that had been labeled as the prequel to her amazing saga. However, Oppel's journey into the dark landscape of the mind of young Victor Frankenstein provides deep insight and plausibility for what follows later in Shelley's work. And Oppel does not shy away from the frightening and bizarre rituals that fuel the alchemical process that so absorbs Victor in his quest for love and power. Highly recommended.
Enlightening and thought-provoking. In many ways, this is the story of Sunny Schwartz's personal Inferno. This book tells how her work took her into the dark depths of the California prison system and helped to change it, and herself, for the better.
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The Wolfblade Trilogy continues. Jennifer Fallon ties together multiple plot lines and political intrigue the way an expert rug maker weaves intricate patterns into a seamless whole.
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An excellent historical novel. Not only a well-told, fast-paced story, Queen of Swords provides a profound look at the social structure and the treatment of women and people of color, particularly those of mixed ancestry, in New Orleans toward the end of the War of 1812.
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This Dark Endeavor
Sharon Skinner, January 1, 2012
Kenneth Oppel has already proven his writing abilities with his other books, but with this work he has taken his art to a new place and it is one of dark fascination. I have been a Mary Shelley devotee for many years and was at first leery of a work that had been labeled as the prequel to her amazing saga. However, Oppel's journey into the dark landscape of the mind of young Victor Frankenstein provides deep insight and plausibility for what follows later in Shelley's work. And Oppel does not shy away from the frightening and bizarre rituals that fuel the alchemical process that so absorbs Victor in his quest for love and power. Highly recommended.Dreams from the Monster Factory: A Tale of Prison, Redemption and One Woman's Fight to Restore Justice to All by Sunny Schwartz
Sharon Skinner, August 18, 2009
Enlightening and thought-provoking. In many ways, this is the story of Sunny Schwartz's personal Inferno. This book tells how her work took her into the dark depths of the California prison system and helped to change it, and herself, for the better.(2 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
Hythrun Chronicles: Wolfblade Trilogy #02: Warrior by Jennifer Fallon
Sharon Skinner, June 1, 2008
The Wolfblade Trilogy continues. Jennifer Fallon ties together multiple plot lines and political intrigue the way an expert rug maker weaves intricate patterns into a seamless whole.(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
Queen of Swords by Sara Donati
Sharon Skinner, June 1, 2008
An excellent historical novel. Not only a well-told, fast-paced story, Queen of Swords provides a profound look at the social structure and the treatment of women and people of color, particularly those of mixed ancestry, in New Orleans toward the end of the War of 1812.(3 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
Ireland by Frank Delaney
Sharon Skinner, June 1, 2008
This is a remarkable book that truly reveals the innate spirit of Irish storytelling and history. Frank Delaney is a wonderful storyteller.(2 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
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