A review by hamna
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The writing is almost poetic with how well it is written. The actual storytelling is so well thought-out so it manages to encapsulate a lot (in terms of plot and atmosphere) in such a short book. It does a good job of portraying the character's overwhelming experience with grief, anger, etc., so it can be a bit difficult to get through. 
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