Last Night I Sang to the Monster by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Last Night I Sang to the Monster

Benjamin Alire Sáenz

304 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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"…There is never a question of either Sáenz’s own extraordinary capacity for caring and compassion or the authenticity of the experiences he records in this heartfelt account of healing and hope."—BooklistZach is eighteen. He is bright and articul...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,227 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
sad 85%
dark 81%
reflective 49%
hopeful 46%
challenging 42%
inspiring 34%
tense 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 29%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 96% | A mix: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.23

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