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mneiger's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
peterkeep's review against another edition
4.0
Dan Wells really sucked me in on this one.
When I read [b: I Am Not A Serial Killer|7617119|I Am Not A Serial Killer (John Cleaver, #1)|Dan Wells|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1442065592s/7617119.jpg|6154629], I thought it was a pretty fun thriller that had some cool horror/fantasy elements, but not much more. It was fast and fun. The sequel, though, was a nice step forward. It was still fast and enjoyable to read, but it was a lot darker and showed off some more depth to the main character and his family.
John is definitely battling with his serial killer tendencies (Mr. Monster, he calls it) and it feels a bit more real and scary here. In I Am Not A Serial Killer he, but it doesn't feel as real and terrifying as some of the things he's doing here. I have no clue how serial killers really act and feel other than the popular media's portrayal, but Dan Wells does a really believable job here.
I also really liked how the fallout of the Clayton Killer is dealt with. It was a bit less surprising this time when popped up, but the twists and turns in the book were better. They were less "out of nowhere" and more like things we could see coming a bit, to build anticipation and suspense. Even when the plot didn't always pan out the way I thought, the anticipation and suspense buildup was really fun.
These books are great -- they're short and enjoyable and thrilling, which is really all I'm looking for in something like this.
When I read [b: I Am Not A Serial Killer|7617119|I Am Not A Serial Killer (John Cleaver, #1)|Dan Wells|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1442065592s/7617119.jpg|6154629], I thought it was a pretty fun thriller that had some cool horror/fantasy elements, but not much more. It was fast and fun. The sequel, though, was a nice step forward. It was still fast and enjoyable to read, but it was a lot darker and showed off some more depth to the main character and his family.
John is definitely battling with his serial killer tendencies (Mr. Monster, he calls it) and it feels a bit more real and scary here. In I Am Not A Serial Killer he
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brandishes a knife and is even violent to one of the innocent charactersI also really liked how the fallout of the Clayton Killer is dealt with. It was a bit less surprising this time when
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some of the supernatural/demonThese books are great -- they're short and enjoyable and thrilling, which is really all I'm looking for in something like this.
fictionaladventures's review against another edition
3.5
A good sequel, though I did love the first one more.
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
zemthy889's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
badseedgirl's review against another edition
4.0
In his first novel, [b:I Am Not A Serial Killer|7617119|I Am Not A Serial Killer (John Cleaver, #1)|Dan Wells|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1442065592s/7617119.jpg|6154629], Dan Wells introduces us to John Wayne Cleaver and establishes the world in which he lives, with amazing results. In this second novel Mr. Wells establishes the kind of man John is going to be. I am really enjoying this series. The struggle John continues to face with his sociopathic urges, is a wonder to behold. I think Dan Wells is one of the underappreciated geniuses in the genre.
geekchic394's review against another edition
3.0
Mr Monster was a very dark read. The author basically threw in half a dozen terrible human traits into this book. But that is also what makes it an intriguing read.
As a sequel to "I Am Not a Serial Killer", Mr Monster follows the life of John, a teenager who is constantly being surrounded by death. This book, Mr Monster, tells the story of John's 'inner being' which he calls 'Mr Monster' - hungry for death and destruction.
In this book, there was also more romance than in the previous. John, fearing that Mr Monster will break loose, has set himself apart from people allowing very little interaction with others. However he does form a relationship with Brooke, a girl whom lives very close to him. It is always nice to have some romance in books.
The second half of the book was actually very good. As the story progressed, the mood got darker and there was even a plot twist.
The writing style worked well with this type of book. It was easy to follow and was able to easily express the mood and heighten the tension.
Overall this was a very good read. It was actually better than the first book in the series.
As a sequel to "I Am Not a Serial Killer", Mr Monster follows the life of John, a teenager who is constantly being surrounded by death. This book, Mr Monster, tells the story of John's 'inner being' which he calls 'Mr Monster' - hungry for death and destruction.
In this book, there was also more romance than in the previous. John, fearing that Mr Monster will break loose, has set himself apart from people allowing very little interaction with others. However he does form a relationship with Brooke, a girl whom lives very close to him. It is always nice to have some romance in books.
The second half of the book was actually very good. As the story progressed, the mood got darker and there was even a plot twist.
The writing style worked well with this type of book. It was easy to follow and was able to easily express the mood and heighten the tension.
Overall this was a very good read. It was actually better than the first book in the series.
songwind's review against another edition
4.0
The second entry in the series picks up shortly after the end of the first.
There's more growth for John in this book. Having let "Mister Monster" slip the leash in order to deal with the demon Crowley in book 1, John's having trouble getting him back under control. It's interesting to watch him develop as a person, and justify his actions and self-restrictions.
Another killer is in town, and the FBI thinks it's related to the first one, somehow. The agent on the scene is also very interested in John.
The denouement switches gears from John's internal struggles and desires to a more action focused sequence as the killer is brought to bay and they face off in a straight horror sort of confrontation.
All in all, a quick listen and enjoyable.
There's more growth for John in this book. Having let "Mister Monster" slip the leash in order to deal with the demon Crowley in book 1, John's having trouble getting him back under control. It's interesting to watch him develop as a person, and justify his actions and self-restrictions.
Another killer is in town, and the FBI thinks it's related to the first one, somehow. The agent on the scene is also very interested in John.
The denouement switches gears from John's internal struggles and desires to a more action focused sequence as the killer is brought to bay and they face off in a straight horror sort of confrontation.
All in all, a quick listen and enjoyable.
corikane's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5