An incredibly compelling narrative chronicling the life and ambitions of a complicated character. The main character isn't called Victor by accident, as Frankenstein readers will be quick to notice. I've been touched, horrified, disgusted and in many other ways moved by this incredible book, which flouts the ethics of human achievement. Many twists and turns abound in a narrative structure that reminds me of Pulp Fiction (1994). Recommended reading for everyone! Basic knowledge of the New Testament will both enrich and inform your reading experience.