Last Night I Sang to the Monster by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Last Night I Sang to the Monster

Benjamin Alire Sáenz

239 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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"S enz' poetic narrative will captivate readers from the first sentence to the last paragraph of this beautifully written novel. . . . It is also a celebration of life and a song of hope in celebration of family and friendship, one that will reson...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,223 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
sad 85%
dark 82%
reflective 50%
hopeful 47%
challenging 41%
inspiring 35%
tense 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
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: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.23

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