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Last Night I Sang to the Monster by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
2 reviews
whimsy_and_rigor's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A little close to home for a student but so moving and beautiful and…raw.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Pedophilia, Mental illness, Murder, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Child abuse, and Suicide
Moderate: Drug abuse
hbrown's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow. This book is such a powerful tribute to healing, connection, love, and resilience. It illustrates so well the power of love and relationships, both therapeutic and not. Every book by Benjamin Alire Sáenz that I read reaffirms why he is my absolute favorite author.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Drug abuse, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Incest, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Death, Murder, Racial slurs, Self harm, Suicide, and Violence
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