Monster: A Graphic Novel by Walter Dean Myers, Guy A. Sims

Monster: A Graphic Novel

Walter Dean Myers, Guy A. Sims with Dawud Anyabwile (Illustrator), Dawud Anyabwile (Illustrator)

160 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary graphic novel young adult dark emotional slow-paced
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A stunning graphic novel adaptation of Walter Dean Myers's New York Times bestseller Monster.Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story about Steve Harmon, a teenager awaiting trial for a murder and robbery. As Steve acclima...

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Community Reviews Summary of 400 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
tense 62%
challenging 53%
emotional 53%
reflective 37%
sad 21%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 38%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 30% | Character: 19% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 28% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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