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typewriterworries's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Benjamin Alire Sáenz's writing style is something that I often refer to as a required taste, or maybe, “a required read”. He’s fantastic at writing a first person narrative that mimics a consistent train of thought, but because of that, it can sometimes come off as frantic and choppy.
Last Night I Sant to the Monster is dark, but gripping, tale of Zach; an 18 year old who’s going through grief, substance abuse and the subsequent rehabilitation. As the reader, you follow Zach through a series of events, from what led him to rehab; and where he goes from there. It’s a heavy, intense, unconventional coming of age novel that I couldn’t put down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse and Alcoholism
mckinnley16's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book floored me and I will never be the same. It was a genius move on the author’s part to give the main character amnesia at the beginning of the book. We as the reader are just as confused as to how Zach ended up in rehab as he is and we get to go with him on his journey towards remembrance and recovery. Yes there are many sad moments but don’t let that deter you - this book will break your heart and simultaneously put it back together again! Truly brilliant.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Suicide, Addiction, Child death, Death of parent, and Death
Moderate: Physical abuse, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, and Drug abuse
codyemma's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Sexual assault
iloveitwhenyousmilebaby's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
I don't know if it because I was a teenager when I read it, but this book gave me so many tears, it made me feel understood and seen. I loved this book so much. I hope more people find it, because it is without a doubt such a beautiful and emotional book. 10/10!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Child abuse
talasterism's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Alcoholism, and Addiction
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