The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein
Readers rate it 3.7 (67 on Hardcover)
306 pages · Released Sep 25, 2018 · Delacorte Press
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This is a dark, mature reimagining of Frankenstein centered on an abusive relationship and psychological manipulation. The book contains graphic depictions of physical abuse, domestic violence, and emotional trauma, along with sexual coercion and references to sexual content. While it explores survival and resilience, the protagonist's circumstances are deeply troubling and the narrative rewards morally compromised choices for survival. This is Young Adult literature intended for older teens with emotional maturity to process heavy themes.
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "Inescapably compelling." —VICTORIA SCHWAB, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie Larue "A masterful and monstrous retelling." —STEPHANIE GARBER, #1 New York Times and internationally be... A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "Inescapably compelling." —VICTORIA SCHWAB, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie Larue "A masterful and monstrous retelling." —STEPHANIE GARBER, #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Caraval and Legendary A stunning and dark reimagining of Frankenstein told from the point-of-view of Elizabeth Lavenza, who is taken in by the Frankenstein family. Elizabeth Lavenza hasn't had a proper meal in weeks. Her thin arms are covered with bruises from her "caregiver," and she is on the verge of being thrown into the streets . . . until she is brought to the home of Victor Frankenstein, an unsmiling, solitary boy who has everything—except a friend. Victor is her escape from misery. Elizabeth does everything she can to make herself indispensable—and it works. She is taken in by the Frankenstein family and rewarded with a warm bed, delicious food, and dresses of the finest silk. Soon she and Victor are inseparable. But her new life comes at a price. As the years pass, Elizabeth's survival depends on managing Victor's dangerous temper and entertaining his every whim, no matter how depraved. Behind her blue eyes and sweet smile lies the calculating heart of a girl determined to stay alive no matter the cost . . . as the world she knows is consumed by darkness. Ebook exclusive: the full text of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN
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- Young Adult Fiction
- Plot driven
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- Adventurous
- dark
- emotional
- sad
- Classics
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
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ISBN 9780525577942 · Delacorte Press