The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten WhiteMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Elizabeth is just a child when she is rescued from poverty and brought into the Frankenstein home to be a friend to Victor. She relishes that role, yet she knows at any time Victor’s father can end this relationship. The main thing in her favor is that she is able to quell Victor’s temper and mood. She understands Victor’s darker side, but Elizabeth believes that only she can keep him from falling into utter depravity.
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein is a stand-alone retelling of the classic story. This version is told from the strong female protagonist that was just a cursory character in the original tale. White has taken a dark story and has brought it out of the shadows while still keeping the gothic mystery in the mix. Since 2018 is the 200th anniversary of this beloved horror story, readers will have another good selection to get their Frankenstein fix with a twist.
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