Reviews

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

inook_u's review

3.0

This book is 3.5 stars for me.

I loved the storyline, the illustrations and what this book is all about, but there are alot of things I don't like about this book. CONNOR.

Its not really a halloween read, but that monster aspect has a differnt meaning.

it's a nice quick read, but its one of those books that you don't really have too read.

holly41102's review

5.0

Reread this for school. So happy was able to finally get to read a book I enjoy for school and this is still one of my favourites! I cried again 😂😭 it’s still just as sad the second time

blaisereads333's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense

4.0

slanderstar's review against another edition

5.0

Still trying to recover this was such a beautiful way to portray grief and loss

aajolley's review against another edition

• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

annekops1903's review

5.0

This book is unbelievably beautiful!

meaghanjohns's review against another edition

4.0

This book broke my heart open.

"Stories are important, the monster said. They can be more important than anything. If they carry the truth."

spookycece13's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I absolutely didn't expect to like this book as much as I did. The ending had me in tears. I'm not usually a middle grade fan but this was great. 

anawalt's review

5.0

I am all tears. Read during a time of my own grief. I want to hate it as much as I love it, but I truly do love it.

bubcat's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5