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metaphorsandmisc's review
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, and Colonisation
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic friendship
libscote's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Cultural appropriation, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Miscarriage, Terminal illness, and Pregnancy
jaaay_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
My biggest critiques or personal preferences are that while separating it into chapters and jumping around the family tree was cool, I didn't get to really connect with the characters. I'm a big character reader so that's a personal preference thing. I think the jumping around does work for this book though and I get why it was done. Also, one big thing from the family tree that I don't understand:
If you are looking for a unique horror book that showcases many types of things that go bump in the night, I would highly recommend this!
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Mass/school shootings, and Cultural appropriation
kayladaila's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Rape, Mass/school shootings, and Medical trauma
caidyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child death, Death, Homophobia, Grief, and Colonisation
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Toxic friendship
svangleboyer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have always loved Native American storytelling traditions since I was young and my mother took the whole family to Pow Wows where we watched their dancing, ate their delicious food, and listened to the wonderful storytellers as they take you on a journey. I feel like Man Made Monsters took me right back to those treasured moments and Andrea L. Rogers really brought out the storytelling so well it was like I was transported through time and all the stories. I also really appreciated that the author provided a glossary in the back because I did have to use it a time or two.
All of the stories are FANTASTIC and have a unique twist or spin to them that make them very memorable. While I loved them all, my favorite stories were An Old-Fashioned Girl, Man Made Monsters, Maria Most Likely, American Predators, Lens, and I Come from the Water. They were something I hadn't seen before and will definitely stick with me for a long time to come.
As if the stories were great enough, Jeff Edwards blew me away with his GORGEGOUS illustrations!! I love that he used the Cherokee Syllabary in each illustration because I really enjoy seeing their writing style and their characters.
I HIGHLY recommend Man Made Monsters to all fans of horror anthologies, all fans of Native American mythology especially of the Cherokee nation, and anyone who is curious to learn more about Native American culture. Really though, EVERYONE should read this one. There is something for everyone!
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Domestic abuse
marywahlmeierbracciano's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Racism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Medical trauma, Cultural appropriation, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Car accident, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Classism