Scary Monsters by Michelle de Kretser

Scary Monsters

Michelle de Kretser

320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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From the twice-winner of the Miles Franklin Award, Scary Monsters is an affecting, profound and darkly funny exploration into racism, misogyny and ageism.SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 MILES FRANKLIN LITERARY AWARDWINNER OF THE 2023 RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
dark 52%
challenging 49%
emotional 43%
tense 19%
funny 17%
mysterious 15%
sad 14%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 39%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 36% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | No: 34% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.43

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